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The 

Methodist Hymnal 



OFFICIAL HYMNAL 

OF THE 

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

AND THE 

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH 



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NEW YORK: EATON & MAINS 
CINCINNATI: JENNINGS & GRAHAM 



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UHHARY or OONSRESS 
Two Gopjes rtec«vw> 

SEP 20 1905 

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Copyright, 1905, by 
EATON & MAINS 
JENNINGS & GRAHAM 
SMITH & LAMAR 






HISTORIC NOTE 



NT accordance with authority given by the Gen- 

l Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church 

I the General Conference of the Methodist Epis- 

-al Church, South, the Bishops of the respective 

arches appointed as members of the Joint Com- 

Lssion for the preparation of a common Hymnal 

e following persons: 



Of the Methodist Episcopal 
Church 

Bishop D. A. GOODSELL 
S. F. UPHAM, 
C. M. STUART, 
C. M. COBERN, 
R. J. COOKE, 
C. S. NUTTER, 
W. A. QUAYLE, 
H. G. JACKSON, 
C. W. SMITH, 
^C. T. WINCHESTER, 
J. M. BLACK. 



Of the Methodist Episcopal 
Church, South 

Bishop E. E. HO^S. 
GEORGE B. WINTON, 
H. M. Du BOSE, 
W. F. TILLETT, 
PAUL WHITEHEAD, 
JOHN M. MOORE, 
EDWIN MIMS, 
H. No SNYDER, 
F. S. PARKER, 
JAMES CAMPBELL. 
R. T. KERLIN. 



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PREFACE 



This Hymnal is the result of the labors of a joint 
Commission of twenty-two ministers and laymen 
appointed in equal numbers by the Methodist Epis- 
copal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church, 
South; the double purpose being to provide a 
worthy manual of song for use in the public and 
private worship of Almighty God, and to testify 
to the world the essential unity of the two great 
branches of Episcopal Methodism. 

The fruit of their toil we now lay before the 
churches with confidence and joy: with confidence 
because we feel warranted in saying that the book 
is an admirable compilation of sacred lyrics; and 
with joy because we trust that for many long years 
it will prove to be a visible and potent bond of 
union among all our people. 

We gladly note that the hymns of the Wesleys 
are given the prominence which justly belongs to 
them in any collection to be used by Methodists. 
But the book will be found to contain also the 
choicest work of the other hymn writers of the 
eighteenth century, namely, Doddridge, Watts, 
Cowpe.r, Newton, Montgomery, and a very con- 
siderable number of new hymns selected after a 
wide examination of the body of religious verse 
produced during the last seventy-five years. The 
hymns admitted have been selected from the 
ancient and modern treasuries of religious poetry. 
They are the expression of sound doctrine and 
healthful Christian experience, and it is believed 
will greatly enrich our worship and bring us into 
closer fellowship with believers in all lands- and in 
all ages. 

Such verbal changes as have been made in the 
hymns are in most cases a return to the original 
and preferable forms. Some stanzas have been 
'wholly excluded on the ground that they contain 
imagery offensive to modern taste, and others have 
been omitted to secure desirable brevity. The 
Commission did not venttire to make arbitrary or 
capricious alterations. 



PREFACE 

In only a very few cases have hymns been di- 
vorced from the tunes to which long use has wedded 
them. For some familiar hymns alternate tunes 
have been provided, either with a view to please" 
both branches of the church or to secure a better 
musical expression for the words than is given by 
the tune now familiar. Many new tunes by the 
more eminent modern composers of church music 
have been introduced. Much care has been given 
to the selection of these tunes, which we are assured 
will be found to be devotional in spirit, well fitted 
to the hymns to whi(:ih they are set, and adapted 
to use by the great congregation. 

And now, praying that this Hymnal, prepared 
by a joint Commission whose brotherly ifiarmony 
was never once broken and whose final meeting 
was a Pentecost, may be abundantly blessed of 
God to the edification of believing souls and to the^ 
glory of his name, we commend it to our churches, 
and we earnestly hope that it may everywhere sup- 
plant those unauthorized publications which often 
teach what organized Methodism does not hold, 
and which, by exckiding the nobler music of the 
earlier and later days, prevent the growth of a true 
musical taste. 

Your servants in, Christ, 

THOMAS BOWMAN, J. C. KEENER, • 

S. M. MERRILL, A. W. WILSON, 

E. G. ANDREWS, J. C. GRANBERY, 

H. W. WARREN, R. K. HARGROVE, 

C. D. FOSS, Wo W. DUNCAN, 



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. M. WALDEN, C. B. GALLOWAY, 

- F. MALLALIEU, E. R. HENDRIX, 



C. H. FOWLER, J. S. KEY, 
J. H. VINCENT, O. P. FITZGERALD, 
J. N. FITZGERALD. W. A. CANDLER, 

I. W. JOYCE, H. C. MORRIvSON, 

D. A. GOODSELL, E. E. HOSS, 

C. C. McCABE, A. C. SMITH, 

EARL CRANSTON, Bishops Methodist Epts- 

D. H. MOORE, copal Church, South. 
J. W. HAMILTON. 

J. F. BERRY, 

HENRY SPELLMEYER, 

w. F. McDowell. 

J. W. BASHFORD, 
WILLIAM BURT, 
L. B. WILSON 
T. B. NEELY, 
Bishops Methodist Epis- 
copal Church. 



CLASSIFICATION 



WORSHIP 

Adoration and Praise i- 3 1 

Opening 32- 37 

Closing 38- 40 

Morning 41- 45 

Evening 46- 6 2 

The Lord's Day. . 63- 74 

THE TRINITY 75-78 

THE fath:er 

Being and Attributes 79- 90 

Providence and Grace 91-106 

THE SON 

Incarnation and Advent 107-125 

Life, Character, and Ministry 126—140 

Sufferings and Death. . . .^ 141-155 

Resurrection 156-166 

Ascension and Reign 167-180 

ITHE HOLY SPIRIT 181-197 

THE HOLY SCRIPTURES 198-206 

INSTITUTIONS OF CHRISTIANITY 

The Church 207-2 18 

The Ministry 219-228 

Baptism 229—232 

The Lord's Supper 233-240 



CLASSIFICATION 

THE GOSPEL 

The Need of Salvation , . 241-245 

Warnings and Invitations 246-263 

Repentance and Faith 264-286 

Provisions and Promises 287-297 . 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

Regeneration and Witness of the Spirit 298-312 

Aspiration and Hope 313-331 

Consecration and Growth in Grace. . 332-352 

Entire Consecration and Perfect Love 353-3^1 

Activity and Zeal 382-424 

Trials and Triumphs 425-433 

Trust and Confidence 434-490 

Unfaithfulness Lamented 491-492 

Watchfulness and Prayer 493-5 16 

Resignation and Consolation ' 517-527 

Peace, Joy, and Praise 528-55 1 

Love and Fellowship 552-567 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

Watch- Night and New Year 5^8-576 

Brevity and Uncertainty of Life 577-580 

Death and the Resurrection 581-597 

Judgment and Retribution 598-603 

Heaven 604-628 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

Missions ' 629-655 

Erection and Dedication of Churches 656-666 

The Family 667-671 

The Children and Youth . . 672-685 

Education 686-687 

Charities and Reforms 688-699 

. National Occasions 700-714 

The Seasons 715-717 



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CLASSIFICATION 

HYMN 

DOXOLOGIES 718-727 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES. .728-748 
INDEXES 

PAGE 

Of First Lines of Hymns 603-617 

Of Chants and Occasional Pieces 617 

; Of First Lines of Stanzas 618-628 

] Of Authors of Hymns .629-634 

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THE PSALTER 1-192 

THE RITUAL 

\ Baptism 193-202 

' Reception of Members 203-207 

' The Lord's Supper 208-215 

Matrimony 216-220 

Burial of the Dead 221-227 

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THE 

METHODIST HYMNAL 



WORSHIP 



^ ADORATION AND PRAISE p « 

/^ FOR a thousand tongues to sing 
^-^ My great Redeemer's praise, 
The glories of my God and King, 
The triumphs of his grace ! 

2 My gracious Master and my God, 
Assist me to proclaim, 

To spread through all the earth abroad, 
The honors of thy name, 

3 Jesus ! the name that cliarms our fears 
That bids our sorrows cease ; 

'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 
'Tis life, and health, and peace. 

4 He breaks the power of canceled sin, 
He sets the prisoner free ; 

His blood can make the foulest clean ; 
His blood availed for me. 

5 He speaks, and, listening to his voice. 
New life the dead receive ; 

^ The mournful, broken hearts rejoice ; 
I The humble poor believe. 

6 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb. 
Your loosened tongues employ ; 

Ye blind, behold your Saviour come ; 
And leap, ye lame, for joy. 

Charles Wesley. 
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WORSHIP 

3 6. 6. 4. 6. 6. 6. 4* 

/^OME, thou almighty King, 
^^ Help us thy name to sing, 

Help us to praise ! 
Father all-glorious, 
O'er all victorious, 
Come, and reign over us, 

Ancient of days! 

2 Come, thou Incarnate Word, 
Gird on thy mighty sword. 

Our prayer attend ; 
Come, and thy people bless. 
And give thy word success : 
Spirit of holiness, 

On us descend ! 

3 Come, Holy Comforter, 
Thy sacred witness bear. 

In this glad hour : 
Thou who almighty art, 
Now rule in every heart. 
And ne'er from us depart. 

Spirit of power! 

4 To the great One and Three, 
Eternal praises be 

Hence, evermore: 
His sovereign majesty 
May we in glory see, 
And to eternity 

Love and adore ! 

Charles Wesley. 



ADORATION AND PRAISE 

3 S. M. 

/^^OME, sound his praise abroad, 
^-^ And hymns of glory sing: 
Jehovah is the sovereign God, 
The universal King. 

2 He formed the deeps unknown; 
He gave the seas their bound ; 

The watery worlds are all his own, 
And all the solid ground. 

3 Come, worship at his throne. 
Come, bow before the Lord ; 

We are his works, and not our own ; 
He formed us by his word. 

4 To-day attend his voice. 
Nor dare provoke his rod ; 

Come, like the people of his choice, 
And ow^n your gracious God. 

Isaac Watts. 

4 6. 6. 8. 4. D. 

/T^HE God of Abraham praise, 

^ Who reigns enthroned above; 
Ancient of everlasting days. 

And God of love; 
Jehovah, great I AM, 

By earth and heaven confessed; 

1 bow and bless the sacred name. 

Forever blest. 

2 The God of Abraham praise. 
At whose supreme command 

From earth I rise, and seek the joys 
At his right hand : 
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WORSHIP 

I all on earth forsake, 

Its wisdom, fame, and power; 
And him my only portion make, 

My shield and tower. 

3 He by himself hath sworn, 
I on his oath depend ; 

I shall, on eagles' wings upborne, 

To heaven ascend; 
I shall behold his face, 

I shall his power adore, 
And sing the wonders of his grace 

For evermore. 

4 The goodly land I see, 
With peace and plenty blest ; 

A land of sacred liberty, 

And endless rest. 
There milk and honey flow, 

And oil and wine abound ; 
And trees of life forever grow, 

With mercy crowned. 

5 Before the great Three-One 
They all exulting stand. 

And tell the wonders he hath done 

Through all their land : 
The listening spheres attend, 

And swell the growing fame ; 
And sing, in songs which never end, 

The wondrous name. 

6 The whole triumphant host 
Give thanks to God on high ; 

'^Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,'' 
They ever cry : 

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ADORATION AND PRAISE 

Hail, Abraham's God and mine! — 

I join the heavenly lays, — 
All might and majesty are thine, 

And endless praise. 

Thomas Olivers. 

5 L. M. 

T7R0M all that dwell below the skies, 
■^ Let the Creator's praise arise ; 
Let the Redeemer's name be sung, 
Through every land, by every tongue. 

2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord ; 
Eternal truth attends thy word : 

Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, 
Till suns shall rise and set no more. 

3 Your lofty themes, ye mortals, bring ; 
In songs of praise divinely sing ; 

The great salvation loud proclaim, 
And shout for joy the Saviour's name. 

4 In every land begin the song ; 
To every land the strains belong : 
In cheerful sounds all voices raise. 
And fill the world with loudest praise. 

Isaac Watts and John Wesley. 

6 L.M. 

OEFORE Jehovah's awful throne, 
-^ Ye nations, bow with sacred joy; 
Know that the Lord is God alone, 
He can create, and he destroy. 

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WORSHIP 

2 His sovereign power, without our aid, 
Made us of clay, and formed us men ; 

And when Hke wandering sheep we strayed, 
He brought us to his fold again. 

3 We'll crowd thy gates with thankful 

songs, 
High as -the heavens our voices raise ; 
And earth with her ten thousand tongues, 
Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise. 

4 Wide as the world is thy command ; 
Vast as eternity thy love; 

Firm as a rock thy truth shall stand. 
When rolling years shall cease to move. 
Isaac Watts. Alt. by John Wesley. 

JESUS, thou everlasting King, 
Accept the tribute which we bring; 
Accept thy well-deserved renown. 
And wear our praises as thy crown. 

2 Let every act of worship be 
Like our espousals. Lord, to thee; 
Like the blest hour, when from above 
We first received the pledge of love. 

3 The gladness of that happy day, 
O may it ever, ever stay ! 

Nor let our faith forsake its hold. 
Nor hope decline, nor love grow cold. 

4 Let every moment, as it flies. 
Increase thy praise, improve our joys, 
Till we are raised to sing thy name, 
At the great supper of the Lamb. 

Isaac Watts. 
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ADORATION AND PRAISE 

8 C. M. 

XJTOW great the wisdom, power, and 
■^ ^ grace, 

Which in redemption shine ! 
The heavenly host with joy confess 
The work is all divine. 

2 Before his feet they cast their crowns, 
Those crowns which Jesus gave, 

And, with ten thousand thousand tongues, 
Proclaim his power to save. 

3 They tell the triumphs of his cross. 
The sufferings which he bore; 

How low he stooped, how high he rose. 
And rose to stoop no more. 

4 With them let us our voices raise. 
And still the song renew ; 

Salvation well deserves the praise 
Of men and angels too. 

Benjamin Beddome. 

9 8. 8. 6. D. 

T ET all on earth their voices raise, 
^^ To sing the great Jehovah's praise. 

And bless his holy name : 
His glory let the heathen know. 
His wonders to the nations show, 

His saving grace proclaim. 

2 He framed the globe ; he built the sky ; 
He made the shining worlds on high, 
And reigns in glory there : 

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WORSHIP 

His beams are majesty and light ; 

His beauties, how divinely bright! 

His dwelling place, how fair! 

3 Come the great day, the glorious hour, 
When earth shall feel his saving power, 

All nations fear his name : 
Then shall the race of men confess 
The beauty of his holiness, 

His saving grace proclaim. 

Isaac Watts. 

10 L. M. 6L 

INFINITE God, to thee we raise 

■^ Our hearts in solemn songs of praise ; 

By all thy works on earth adored, 

We worship thee, the common Lord; 

The everlasting Father own, 

And bow our souls before thy throne. 

2 Thee all the choir of angels sings. 
The Lord of hosts, the King of kings ; 
Cherubs proclaim thy praise aloud, 
And seraphs shout the Triune God ; 
And " Holy, holy, holy," cry, 

*'Thy glory fills both earth and sky." 

3 Father of endless majesty, 

AH might and love we render thee ; 
Thy true and only Son adore. 
The same in dignity and power ; 
And God the Holy Ghost declare. 
The saints' eternal Comforter. 

Charles Wesley. 



ADORATION AND PRAISE 

11 10. 10. n. II. 

A/'E servants of God, your Master pro- 
^ claim, 

And publish abroad his wonderful name ; 
The name all- victorious of Jesus extol; 
His kingdom is glorious, and rules over all. 

2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save ; 
And still he is nigh ; his presence we have : 
The great congregation his triumph shall 

sing, 
Ascribing salvation to Jesus, our King. 

3 "Salvation to God, who sits on the 

throne," 
Let all cry aloud, and honor the Son: 
The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim. 
Fall down on their faces, and worship the 

Lamib. 

4 Then let us adore, and give him his right, 
AH glory and power, all wisdom and might. 
All honor and blessing, with angels above. 
And thanks never ceasing for infinite love. 

Charles Wesley. 

13 L.M. 

r^ THOU to whom, in ancient time, 
^-^ The lyre of Hebrew bards was strung, 
Whom kings adored in song sublime. 

And prophets praised with glowing 
tongue ; 
2 Not now on Zion's height alone 

The favored worshiper may dwell, 
Nor where, at sultry noon, thy Son 

Sat weary by the patriarch's well. 
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WORSHIP 

3 From every place below the skies, 
The grateful song, the fervent prayer, 

The incense of the heart, may rise 
To heaven, and find acceptance there. 

4 O Thou to whom, in ancient time. 
The lyre of prophet bards was strung, 

To thee at last in every clime, 

Shall temples rise and praise be sung. 

John Pierpont. 

13 L. M^ 

/^ THOU, whom all thy saints adore, 
^-^ We now with all thy saints agree, 
And bow our inmost souls before 
Thy glorious, awful Majesty. 

2 We come, great God, to seek thy face. 
And for thy loving-kindness w^ait ; 

And O how dreadful is this place ! 

'Tis God's own house, 'tis heaven's gate 

3 Tremble our hearts to find thee nigh ; 
To thee our trembling hearts aspire ; 

And lo ! we see descend from high 
The pillar and the flame of fire. 

4 Still let it on the assembly stay, 
And all the house with glory fill ; 

To Canaan's bounds point out the way, 
And lead us to thy holy hill. 

5 There let us all with Jesus stand. 
And join the general church above, 

And take our seats at thy right hand, 
And sing thine everlasting love. 

Charles Wesley. 



ADORATION AND PRAISE 

14 L. M. 

T^O thee, Eternal Soul, be praise! 
^ Who, from of old to our own days 
Through souls of saints and prophets, Lord, 
Hast sent thy light, thy love, thy word. 
I 2 We thank thee for each mighty one 
I Through whom thy living light hath shone ; 
i And for each humble soul and sweet 
I That lights to heaven our wandering feet. 

3 We thank thee for the love divine 
I Made real in every saint of thine ; 

That boundless love itself that gives 
In service to each soul that lives. 

4 We thank thee for the word of might 
i Thy Spirit spake in darkest night. 

I Spake through the trumpet voices loud 
' Of prophets at thy throne who bowed. 

5 Eternal Soul, our souls keep pure, 
pThat like thy saints we may endure ; 

j Forever through thy servants. Lord, 
i Send thou thy light, thy love, thy wprd. 

Richard W. Gilder. 

15 L.M.D. 

I Q GOD of God! O Light of Light! 
^-^ Thou Prince of Peace, thou King of 

kings, 
: To thee, where angels know no night. 

The song of praise forever rings : 
To him who sits upon the throne. 

The Lamb once slain for sinful men, 
Be honor, might ; all by him won ; 
Glory and praise! Amen, Amen! 



WORSHIP 

2 Deep in the prophets' sacred page, 
Grand in the poets' winged word, 

Slowly in type, from age to age, 

Nations beheld their coming Lord; 

Till through the deep Judean night 

Rang out the song, '' Good will to men ! '' 

Hymned by the firstborn sons of light, 
Re-echoed now, ''Goodwill!" Amen! 

3 That life of truth, those deeds of love, 
That death of pain, 'mid hate and scorn ; 

These all are past, and now above, [thorn. 

He reigns our King ! once crowned with 
''Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates;'* 

So sang his hosts, unheard by men; 
" Lift up your heads, for you he waits." 

' ' We lift them up ! Amen, Amen ! ' ' 

4 Nations afar in ignorance deep ; 
Isles of the sea, where darkness lay; 

These hear his voice, they wake from sleep, 
And throng with joy the upward way. 

They cry with us, " Send forth thy light," 
O Lamb, once slain for sinful men ; 

Burst Satan's bonds, O God of might; 
Set all men free ! Amen, Amen ! 

5 Sing to the Lord a glorious song. 
Sing to his name, his love forth tell; 

Sing on, heaven's hosts, his praise prolong; 

Sing, ye who now on earth do dwell; 
Worthy the Lamb for sinners slain, 

Fromangels, praise ; and thanks from men ; 
Worthy the Lamb, enthroned to reign. 

Glory and power! Amen, Amen! 

John Julian. 



ADORATION AND PRAISE 

16 L^M. 

A LL people that on earth do dwell, 
^^^ Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice ; 
Him serve with fear, his praise forth tell, 
Come ye. before him, and rejoice. 

2 The Lord, ye know, is God indeed. 
Without our aid he did us make ; 

We are his flock, he doth us feed, 
And for his sheep he doth us take. 

3 O enter then his gates with praise, 
Approach with joy his courts unto : 

Praise, laud, and bless his name always. 
For it is seemly so to do, 

4 For why? the Lord our God is good, 
His mercy is forever sure ; 

His truth at all times firmly stood, 
And shall from age to age endure. 

William Kethe. 

in L.M. 

PTERNAL Power, whose high abode 
^^^ Becomes the grandeur of a God, 
Infinite lengths beyond the bounds 
Where stars revolve their little rounds ! 

2 Thee while the first archangel sings, 
He hides his face behind his wings, 
iVnd ranks of shining thrones around 
Fall worshiping, and spread the ground. 

3 Lord, what shall earth and ashes do? 
We would adore our Maker too ; 

From sin and dust to thee we cry, 
The Great, the Holy, and the High. 
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WORSHIP 

4 God is in heaven, and men below: 
Be short our tunes ; our words be few : 
A solemn reverence checks our songs, 
And praise sits silent on our tongues. 

Isaac Watts. 

18 7s* 6s* D« 

r\ GOD, the Rock of Ages, 
^^ Who evermore hast been, 
What time the tempest rages, 

Our dwelling place serene ; 
Before thy first creations, 

O Lord, the same as now, 
To endless generations 

The everlasting Thou! 

2 Our years are like the shadows 
On sunny hills that lie. 

Or grasses in the meadows 

That blossom but to die : 
A sleep, a dream, a story 

By strangers quickly told. 
An unremaining glory 

Of things that soon are old. 

3 O Thou, who canst not slumber. 
Whose light grows never pale, 

- Teach us aright to number 
Our years before they fail. 

On us thy mercy lighten, 
On us thy goodness rest, 

And let thy Spirit brighten 

The hearts thyself hast blessed. 

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ADORATION AND PRAISE 

4 Lord, crown our faith's endeavor 

With beauty and with grace, 
Till, clothed in light forever. 

We see thee face to face : 
A joy no language measures ; 

A fountain brimming o'er; 
An endless flow of pleasures ; 

An ocean without shore. 

Edward H. Bickersteth. 

19 8s. 7s.D. 

/^~^OME, thou Fount of every blessing, 
^^ Tune my heart to sing thy grace ; 
Streams of mercy, never ceasing. 

Call for songs of loudest praise. 
Teach me some melodious sonnet. 

Sung by flaming tongues above ; 
Praise the mount — I'm flxed upon it — ■ 

Mount of thy redeeming love. 

2 Here I raise mine Ebenezer ; 
Hither by thy help I'm come; 

And I hope, by thy good pleasure. 

Safely to arrive at home. 
Jesus sought me when a stranger. 

Wandering from the fold of God ; 
He, to rescue me from danger. 

Interposed his precious blood. 

3 O to grace how great a debtor 
Daily I'm constrained to be! 

Let thy goodness, like a fetter. 

Bind my wandering heart to thee: 
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WORSHIP 

Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, 
Prone to leave the God I love ; 

Here's my heart, O take and seal it ; 
Seal it for thy courts above. 

Robert Robinson. 

30 Us. lOs. 

pRAISE ye Jehovah! praise the Lord 
^ most holy. 

Who cheers the contrite, girds with 
strength the weak; 
Praise him who will with glory crown the 
lowly, 
And with salvation beautify the meek. 

2 Praise ye Jehovah! for his loving-kind- 

ness. 
And all the tender mercy he hath shown ; 
Praise him who pardons all our sin and 
blindness, 
And calls us sons, and takes us for his own. 

3 Praise ye Jehovah! source of all our 

blessings ; 
Before his gifts earth's richest boons wax 
dim; 
Resting in him, his peace and joy possessing, 
All things are ours, for we have all in him. 

4 Praise ye the Father! God the Lord, who 

gave us, 
With full and perfect love, his only Son; 
Praise ye the Son ! who died himself to save 

us; 
Praise ye the Spirit! praise the Three in 

One! Margaret C. Campbell. 

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ADORATION AND PRAISE 

21 L.M. 

/^"^OME, let us tune our loftiest song, 
^-^ And raise to Christ our joyful strain ; 
Worship and thanks to him belong, 
Who reigns, and shall forever reign. 

2 His sovereign power our bodies made; 
Our souls are his immortal breath ; 

And when his creatures sinned, he bled, 
To save us from eternal death. 

3 Bum every breast with Jesus' love ; 
Bound every heart with rapturous joy; 

And saints on earth, with saints above, 
Your voices in his praise employ. 

4 Extol the Lamb with loftiest song, 
Ascend for him our cheerful strain ; 

Worship and thanks to him belong. 
Who reigns, and shall forever reign. 

Robert A. West. 

/^OME, ye that love the Lord, 
^^ And let your joys be known; 
Join in a song of sweet accord. 
While ye surround his throne. 

2 Let those refuse to sing 

Who never knew our God, 
But servants of the heavenly King 

May speak their joys abroad. 
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WORSHIP 



3 The God that rules on high, 
That all the earth surveys, 

That rides upon the stormy sky, 
And calms the roaring seas ; 



4 This awful God is ours, 
Our Father and our Love ; 

He will send down his heavenly powers, 
To carry us above. 

5 There we shall see his face, 
And never, never sin; 

There, from the rivers of his grace, 
Drink endless pleasures in : 

6 Yea, and before we rise 
To that immortal state. 

The thoughts of such amazing bliss 
Should constant joys create. 

7 The men of grace have found 
Glory begun below ; 

Celestial fruit on earthly ground 
From faith and hope may grow. 

8 Then let our songs abound. 
And every tear be dry ; 

We're marching through Immanuel's 

ground. 

To fairer worlds on high. 

Isaac \Vatts. 
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ADORATION AND PRAISE 

33 L.M. 

/"^OME, O my soul, in sacred lays, 
^-^ Attempt thy great Creator's praise : 
But O what tongue can speak his fame? 
What mortal verse can reach the theme? 

' 2 Enthroned amid the radiant spheres. 
He glory like a garment wears ; 
To form a robe of light divine, 
Ten thousand suns around him shine. 

3 In all our Maker's grand designs. 
Omnipotence, with wisdom, shines ; 

_ His works, through all this wondrous 
frame, 
Declare the glory of his name. 

4 Raised on devotion's lofty wing, 
Do thou, my soul, his glories sing; 
And let his praise employ thy tongue. 
Till listening worlds shall join the song, 

Thomas Blacklock. 

34 CM. 

/^^OME, let us join our cheerful songs 
^^ With angels round the throne ; 
Ten thousand thousand are their tongues ^ 
But all their joys are one. 

;2 " Worthy the Lamb that died, " they cry, 

'' To be exalted thus ! " 
''Worthy the Lamb!" our hearts reply, 

'' For he was slain for us." 
19 



WORSHIP 

3 Jesus is worthy to receive 
Honor and power divine ; 

And blessings more than we can give, 
Be, Lord, forever thine. 

4 The whole creation join in one, 
To bless the sacred name 

Of him that sits upon the throne. 
And to adore the Lamb. 

Isaac Watts. 

35 8s. 7s. 6L 

r^ THOU God of my salvation, 
^-^ My Redeemer from all sin ; 
Moved by thy divine compassion. 

Who hast died my heart to win, 
I will praise thee ; 

Where shall I thy praise begin? 

2 Though unseen, I love the Saviour; 
He. hath brought salvation near ; 

Manifests his pardoning favor ; 
And when Jesus doth appear, 

Soul and body 
Shall his glorious image bear. 

3 While the angel choirs are crying, 
'' Glory to the great I AM," 

I with them will still be vying — 
Glory ! glory to the Lamb ! 

O how precious 
Is the sound of Jesus' name! 



ADORATION AND PRAISE 

4 Angels now are hovering round us, 

Unperceived amid the throng; 
Wondering at the love that crowned 
us, 
Glad to join the holy song: 

Hallelujah, 
Love and praise to Christ belong ! 

Thomas Olivers. 



26 6.6.6.6.8.8. 

C HALL hymns of grateful love 

"^ Through heaven's high arches ring, 

And all the hosts above 

Their songs of triumph sing ; 
And shall not we take up the strain. 
And send the echo back again? 



2 Shall they adore the Lord, 

Who bought them with his blood. 
And all the love record 

That led them home to God ; 
And shall not we take up the strain, 
And send the echo back again? 

3 O spread the joyful sound, 
The Saviour's love proclaim, 

And publish all around 

Salvation through his name ; 
Till all the world take up the strain. 
And send the echo back again. 

James J. Cummins. 



WORSHIP 

27 8. 5. 8. 5* 8. 4. 3. 

A NGEL voices, ever singing 
^^"^ Round thy throne of light, 
Angel harps forever ringing. 
Rest not day nor night ; 
Thousands only live to bless thee, 
And confess thee 
Lord of might. 

2 Thou who art beyond the farthest 

Mortal eye can scan, 
Can it be that thou regardest 

Songs of sinful man? 
Can we feel that thou art near us. 
And wilt hear us? 
Yea, we can. 

3 Here, great God, to-day we offer 

Of thine own to thee; 
And for thine acceptance proffer, 

All unworthily, 
Hearts and minds, and hands and voices, 
In our choicest 
Melody. 

4 Honor, glory, might, and merit, 

Thine shall ever be, 
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, 

Blessed Trinity : 
Of the best that thou hast given . ; 

Earth and heaven i| 

Render thee. 

Francis Pott. 



ADORATION AND PRAISE 

28 7s. 6L ^ 

T7OR the beauty of the earth, 
•^ For the beauty of the skies, 
For the love which from our birth 

Over and around us Hes, — 
Christ our God,, to thee we raise 
This our hymn of grateful praise. 

2 For the beauty of each hour 
Of the day and of the night. 

Hill and vale, and tree and flower. 

Sun and moon, and stars of light, — 
Christ our God, to thee we raise 
This our hymn of grateful praise. 

3 For the joy of ear and eye ; 

For the heart and mind's delight ; 
For the mystic harmony 

Linking sense to sound and sight, — 
Christ our God, to thee w^e raise 
This our hymn of grateful praise.. 

4 For the joy of human love. 
Brother, sister, parent, child, 

Friends on earth, and friends above; 
For all gentle thoughts and mild, — 
Christ our God, to thee we raise 
This our hymn of grateful praise. 

5 For thy church, that evermore 
Lifteth holy hands above. 

Offering up on every shore 

Its pure sacrifice of love, — 
Christ our God, to thee we raise 
This our hymn of grateful praise. 
23 



WORSHIP 

6 For thyself, best Gift Divine! 

To our race so freely given ; 
For that great, great love of thine, 

Peace on earth, and joy in heaven, — 
Christ our God, to thee we raise 
This our hymn of grateful praise. 

FOLLIOTT S. PlERPOINT. 

39 8s. 4s. 6L 

1\ /r Y God, I thank thee, who hast made 
iVl 'pj^g earth so bright; 
So full of splendor and of joy. 

Beauty and light, 
So many glorious things are here. 

Noble and right. 

2 I thank thee, too, that thou hast made 

Joy to abound; 
So many gentle thoughts and deeds 

Circling us round ; 
That in the darkest spot of earth 

Some love is found. 

3 I thank thee more that all our joy 

Is touched with pain; 
That shadows fall on brightest hours. 

That thorns remain ; 
So that earth's bliss may be our guide. 

And not our chain. 

4 I thank thee, Lord, that thou hast kept 

The best in store; 
.We have enough, yet not too much, 

To long for more; 
A yearning for a deeper peace 

Not known before. 

24 



1 



ADORATION AND PRAISE 

5 I thank thee, Lord, that here our souls 

Though amply blest. 
Can never find, although they seek, 

A perfect rest ; 
Nor ever shall, until they lean 

On Jesus' breast. 

Adelaide A. Procter. 

30 6. 1. 6* 7. 6. 6. 6. 6. 

IVJ O W thank we all our God 

^ ^ With heart and hands and voices. 

Who wondrous things hath done. 

In whom his world rejoices ; 
Who, from our mothers' arms, 

Hath blessed us on our way 
With countless gifts of love. 

And still is ours to-day. 

2 O may this bounteous God, 

Through all our life be near us, 
With ever joyful hearts 

And blessed peace to cheer us ; 
And keep us in his grace. 

And guide us when perplexed. 
And free us from all ills 

In this world and the next. 

Martin Rinkart. 
Tr. by Catherine Winkworth. 

31 7s. 6s. 

A LL glory, laud, and honor 
^^^ To thee, Redeemer, King, 
To whom the lips of children 
Made sweet hosannas ring! 

25 



WORSHIP 

2 Thou art the King of Israel, 
Thou David's royal Son, 

Who in the Lord's name comest, 
The King and Blessed One. 
All glory, laud, and honor 

To thee, Redeemer, King, 
To whom the lips of children 
Made sweet hosannas ring! 

3 The company of angels 
Are praising thee on high ; 

And mortal men, and all things 
Created, make reply. 
All glory, etc. 

4 The people of the Hebrews 
With palms before thee went : 

Our praise and prayers and anthems 
Before thee we present. 
All glory, etc. 

5 To thee, before thy passion. 
They sang their hymns of praise ; 

To thee,, now high exalted. 
Our melody we raise. 
All glory, etc. 

6 Thou didst accept their praises ; 
Accept the prayers we bring, 

Who in all good delightest, 
Thou good and gracious King. 
All glory, etc. 

Theodulph. Tr. by John M. Neale. 
26 



OPENING 
33 OPENING 6s. 6L 

Air HEN morning gilds the skies, 
^ ^ My heart awaking cries, 
May Jesus Christ be praised! 
Alike at work and prayer, 
To Jesiis I repair; 

May Jesus Christ be praised! 

2 Whene'er the sweet church bell 
Peals over hill and dell, 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 
O hark to what it sings. 
As joyously it rings. 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 

3 My tongue shall never tire 
Of chanting with the choir, 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 
This song of sacred joy. 
It never seems to cloy. 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 

4 When sleep her balm denies, 
My silent spirit sighs. 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 
When evil thoughts molest. 
With this I shield my breast. 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 

5 Does sadness fill my mind? 
A solace here I find. 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 
Or fades my earthly bliss? 
My comfort still is this, 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 
27 



WORSHIP 

6 The night becomes as day, 
When from the heart we say, 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 
The powers of darkness fear, 
When this sweet chant they hear, 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 

7 In heaven's eternal bliss 
The loveliest strain is this. 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 
Let earth, and sea, and sky, 
From depth to height reply, 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 

8 Be this, while life is mine. 
My canticle divine. 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 
Be this the eternal song 
Through ages all along. 

May Jesus Christ be praised ! 

From the German. Tr. by Edward Caswall. 



33 C M. 

/^NCE more we come before our God;! 
^-^ Once more his blessings ask: 
O may not duty seem a load. 
Nor worship prove a task! 

2 Father, thy quickening Spirit send 
From heaven in Jesus' name, 

To make our waiting minds attend. 
And put our souls in frame. 
28 



OPENING 

3 May we receive the word we hear, 
Each in an honest heart, 

And keep the precious treasure there. 
And never with it part ! 

4 To seek thee all our hearts dispose. 
To each thy blessings suit, 

And let the seed thy servant sows 
Produce abundant fruit. 

Joseph Hart. 

34 CM. 

/^^OME, ye that love the Saviour's name, 
^-^ And joy to make it known. 
The Sovereign of your hearts proclaim. 
And bow before his throne. 

2 Behold your Lord, your Master, crowned 
With glories all divine ; 

And tell the wondering nations round 
How bright those glories shine. 

3 When, in his earthly courts, we view 
The glories of our King, 

We long to love as angels do, 
And wish like them to sing. 

4 And shall we long and wish in vain? 
Lord, teach our songs to rise : 

Thy love can animate the strain. 
And bid it reach the skies. 

Anne Steele. 
29 



WORSHIP 

35 7s^ 

T ORD, we come before thee now, 
^^ At thy feet we humbly bow ; 

O do not our suit disdain ; 

Shall we seek thee, Lord, in vain? 

2 Lord, on thee our souls depend ; 
In compassion now descend; 

Fill our hearts with thy rich grace, 
Tune our lips to sing thy praise. 

3 In thine own appointed way, 
Now we seek thee, here we stay ; 
Lord, we know not how to go. 
Till a blessing thou bestow. 

4 Send some message from thy word, 
That ^ may joy and peace afford; 

Let thy Spirit now impart 
Full salvation to each heart. 

5 Grant that all may seek and find 
Thee, a gracious God and kind: 
Heal the sick, the captive free ; 
Let us all rejoice in thee. 

William Hammond. 

36 CM^ 

/^~^OME, let us who in Christ believe, 
^^ Our common Saviour praise: 
To him with joyful voices give 
The glory of his grace. 

2 He now stands knocking at the door 

Of every sinner's heart: 
The worst need keep him out no more, 

Nor force him to depart. 

3Q 



OPENING 

3 Through grace we hearken to thy voice, 
Yield to be saved from sin ; 

In sure and certain hope rejoice, 
That thou wilt enter in. 

4 Come quickly in, thou heavenly Guest, 
Nor ever hence remove ; 

But sup with us, and let the feast 
Be everlasting love. 

Charles Wesley. 

37 ^L.M. 

JESUS, where'er thy people meet, 
There they behold thy mercy seat ; 
Where'er they seek thee, thou art found, 
And every place is hallowed ground. 

2 For thou, within no walls confined. 
Dost dwell with those of humble mind ; 
Such ever bring thee where they come, 
And, going, take thee to their home. 

3 Great Shepherd of thy chosen few. 
Thy former mercies h^re renew ; 
Here, to our waiting hearts, proclaim 
The sweetness of thy saving name. 

4 Here may we prove the power of prayer 
To strengthen faith and sweeten care ; 
To teach our faint desires to rise. 

And bring all heaven before our eyes. 

William Cowper. 
31 



WORSHIP 
38 CLOSING lOs* 

C AVIOUR, again to thy dear name we 
^ raise 
With one accord our parting hymn of 

praise ; 
We stand to bless thee ere our worship 

cease, 
Then, lowly kneeling, wait thy word of 

peace. 

2 Grant us thy peace upon our homeward 

way; 
With thee began, with thee shall end the 

day ; ^ _ 

Guard thou the lips from sin, the hearts 

from shame, 
That in this house have called upon thy 

name. 

3 Grant us thy peace, Lord, through the 

coming night, 
Turn thou for us its darkness into light ; 
From harm and danger keep thy children 

free, 
For dark and light are both alike to thee. 

4 Grant us thy peace throughout our 

earthly life, 
Our balm in sorrow, and our stay in strife ; 
Then, when thy voice shall bid our conflict 

cease, 
Call us, O Lord, to thine eternal peace. 

John Ellerton. 
32 



CLOSING 

39 8. 7. 8. 7. 4. 7. 
T ORD, dismiss us with thy blessing, 
^^ Fill our hearts with joy and peace ; 
Let us each, thy love possessing, 

Tritimph in redeeming grace ; 

O refresh us, 
Traveling through this wilderness. 

2 Thanks w^e give, and adoration, 
For thy gospel's joyful sound; 

May the fruits of thy salvation 
In our hearts and lives abound ; 

May thy presence 
With us evermore be found. 

3 So, w^hene'er the signal's given 
Us from earth to call away, 

Borne on angels' wings to heaven, 
Glad the summons to obey. 

May we ever 
Reign with Christ in endless day. 

John Fawcett. 

40 8s. 7s. 

IV/T AY the grace of Christ our Saviour, 
^^^ And the Father's boundless love. 
With the Holy Spirit's favor, 
Rest upon us from above. 

2 Thus may we abide in union 

With each other and the Lord, 
And possess, in sweet communion, 
Joys which earth cannot afford. 

John Newton. 
^ 33 



WORSHIP 

MORNING 

41 C H. 

T ORD, in the morning thou shall hear 
^^ My voice ascending high : 
To thee will I direct my prayer, 
To thee lift up mine eye : 

2 Up to the hills where Christ is gone 
To plead for all his saints, 

Presenting, at the Father's throne, 
Our songs and our complaints. 

3 O- may thy Spirit guide my feet 
In ways of righteousness ; 

Make every path of duty straight. 
And plain before my face. 

Isaac Watts. 

43 L. M. 

XT E W every morning is the love 
^ ^ Our wakening and uprising prove ; 
Through sleep and darkness safely brought, 
Restored to life, and power, and thought. 

2 New mercies, each returning day. 
Hover around us while we pray ; 
New perils past, new sins forgiven. 

New thoughts of God, new hopes of 
heaven. 

3 If on our daily course our mind 
Be set to hallow all we find. 

New treasures still of countless price 
God will provide for sacrifice. 

34 



MORNING 

4 The trivial round, the common task, 
Will furnish all we ought to ask, — 
Room to deny ourselves, a road 

To bring us daily nearer God. 

5 Only, O Lord, in thy dear love 
Fit us for perfect rest above ; 
And help us this and every day 
To live more nearly as we pray. 

John Keble. 

43 Us. lOs. 

C TILL, still with Thee, when purple mom- 
^ ing breaketh. 

When the bird waketh, and the shadows 
flee; 
Fairer than morning, lovelier than daylight. 
Dawns the sweet consciousness, I am 
with thee. 

2 Ak)ne with thee, amid the mystic shad- 
ows. 

The solemn hush of nature newly born ; 
Alone with thee in breathless adoration, 
In the calm dew and freshness of the 
morn. _ 

3 As in the dawning o'er the waveless 
ocean, , 

The image of the morning-star doth 
rest. 
So in the stillness, thou beholdest only 
Thine image in the waters of my breast. 

35 



WORSHIP 

4 Still, still to thee! as to each newborn 

morning, 
A fresh and solemn splendor still is given, 
So does this blessed consciousness awaking, 
Breathe each day nearness unto thee and 

heaven. 

5 When sinks the soul, subdued by toil, to 

slumber, 
Its closing eyes look up to thee in 

prayer ; 
Sweet the repose beneath thy wings o'er- 

shading. 
But sweeter still, to wake and find thee 

there. 

6 So shall it be at last, in that bright 

morning, 
When the soul waketh, and life's shadows 

flee; 
O in that hour, fairer than daylight 

dawning, 
Shall rise the glorious thought — I am 

with thee. Harriet B. Stowe. 

44 L.M. 

A WAKE, my soul, and with the sun 
"^^~^ Thy daily stage of duty run ; 
Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise 
To pay thy morning sacrifice. 

2 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart. 
And w^ith the angels bear thy part, 
-Who all night long unwearied sing 
High praise to the eternal King. 
36 



MORNING 

3 All praise to thee, who safe hast kept, 
And hast refreshed me while I slept : 
Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, 
I may of endless life partake. 

4 Lord, I my vows to thee renew : 
Disperse my sins as morning dew ; 
Guard my first springs of thought and will. 
And with thyself my spirit fill. 

5 Direct, control, suggest, this day, 
AH I design, or do, or say; 

That all my powers, with all their might, 
In thy sole glory may unite. 

Thomas Ken. 

45 S.M. 

\ A rE lift our hearts to thee, 
^ ^ O Day-Star from on high ! 
The sun itself is but thy shade, 
Yet cheers both earth and sky. 

2 O let thy orient beams 
The night of sin disperse. 

The mists of error and of vice 
Which shade the universe! 

3 How beauteous nature now! 
How dark and sad before ! 

With joy we view the pleasing change, 
And nature's God adore. 

4 May we this life improve, 
To mourn for errors past ; . 

And live this short revolving day 
As if it were our last. 
37 



: 



WORSHIP 

5 To God, the Father, Son, 
And Spirit — One in Three — 

Be glory ; as it was, is now, 
And shall forever be. 

John Wesley. 

EVENING 

46 CM. 

ISJ O W from the altar of my heart 
^ ^ Let incense flames arise ; 
Assist me. Lord, to offer up 
Mine evening sacrifice. 

2 This day God was my Sun and Shield, 
My Keeper and my Guide ; 

His care was on my frailty shown. 
His mercies multiplied. 

3 Minutes and mercies multiplied 
Have made up all this day : 

Minutes came quick, but mercies were 
More fleet and free than they. 

4 New time, new favor, and new joys 
Do a new song require : 

Till I shall praise thee as I would, 
Accept my heart's desire. 

John Mason. 

47 L.M. 

C UN of my soul, thou Saviour dear, 
"^ It is not night if thou be near : 
O may no earthborn cloud arise 
To hide thee from thy servant's" eyes. 
38 



EVENING 

2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep 
My wearied eyelids gently steep, 

Be my last thought, how sweet to rest 
Forever on my Saviour's breast. 

3 Abide with me from morn till eve, 
For without thee I cannot live ; 
Abide with me when night is nigh, 
For without thee I dare not die. 

4 If some' poor wandering child of thine 
Have spurned, to-day, the voice divine. 
Now, Lord, the gracious work begin; 
Let him no more lie down in sin. 

5 Watch by the sick ; enrich the poor 
With blessings from thy boundless store ; 
Be every mourner's sleep to-night, 

Like infant's slumbers, pure and light. 

6 Come near and bless us when we wake, 
Ere through the world our way we take ; 
Till, in the ocean of thy love, 

We lose ourselves in heaven above. 

. ^^ John Keble. 

48 L.M. 

A GAIN as evening's shadow falls, 
^: "^^^ We gather in these hallowed walls ; 
I And vesper hymn and vesper prayer 
I Rise mingling on the holy air. 

2 May struggling hearts that seek release 
Here find the rest of God's own peace; 
And, strengthened here by hymn and 

prayer, 
Lay down the burden and the care. 

39 



WORSHIP 

3 O God, our light ! to thee we bow ; 
Within all shadows standest thou ; 
Give deeper calm than night can 

bring r 
Give sweeter songs than lips can sing. 

4 Life's tumult we raust meet again, 
We cannot at the shrine remain ; 
But in the spirit's secret cell ^ 
May hymn and prayer forever dwell. 

Samuel Longfellow. 

49 L. M. 

Y^^ LORY to thee, my God, this night, 
^^ For all the blessings of the light : 
Keep me, O keep me, King of kings. 
Beneath the shadow of thy wings. 

2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, 
The ill which I this day have done ; 
That with the world, myself, and thee, 
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 

3 Teach me to live, that I may dread 
The grave as little as my bed ; 
Teach me to die, that so I may 
Rise glorious at the judgment day. 

4 O let my soul on thee repose. 

And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close ; 
Sleep, which shall me more vigorous make, 
To serve my God, when I awake. 

Thomas Ken. 
40 



EVENING 

50 lOs. 

ABIDE with me! Fast falls the even- 
tide, 
'The darkness deepens — Lord, with me 

abide ! 
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee. 
Help of the helpless, O abide with me! 

2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day ; 
Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass 

away; 
Change and decay in all around I see ; 

thou, who changest not, abide with me! 

3 I need thy presence every passing hour; 
AVhat but thy grace can foil the tempter's 

power? 
Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be ? 
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide 

with me ! 

4 I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless ; 
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness ; 
Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy 

victory? 

1 triumph still, if thou abide with me. 

5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing 

e^^es ; 
Shine through the gloom and point me to 

the skies; 
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's 

vain shadows fiee; 
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! 

Henry F. Lyte. 
41 



WORSHIP 

51 L.M. 

nPHUS far the Lord hath led me on, 
^ Thus far his power prolongs my days ; 
And every evening shall make known 
Some fresh memorial of his grace. 

2 Much of my time has run to waste, 
And I, perhaps, am near my home; 

But he forgives my follies past, 

And gives me strength for days to come. 

3 I lay my body down to sleep ; 
Peace is the pillow for my head ; 

While well-appointed angels keep 

Their watchful stations round my bed. 

4 Thus, when the night of death shall come, 
My flesh shall rest beneath the ground. 

And wait thy voice to rouse my tomb. 
With sweet salvation in the sound. 

Isaac Watts. 



53 8s. 7s. 

C ILENTLY the shades of evening 
"^ Gather round my lowly door ; 
Silently they bring before me 
Faces I shall see no more. 

2 O the lost, the unforgotten, 
Though the world be oft forgot ! 

O the shrouded and the lonely. 
In our hearts they perish not ! 

42 



EVENING 

3 Living in the silent hours, 
Where our spirits only blend, 

They, unlinked with earthly trouble, 
We, still hoping for its end. 

4 How such holy memories cluster. 
Like the stars when storms are past, 

Pointing up to that fair heaven 
We may hope to gain at last. 

Christopher C. Cox. 

53 7s. 

C OFTLY now the light of day 
"^ Fades upon our sight away ; 
Free from care, from labor free. 
Lord, we would commune with thee. 

2 Thou, whose all-pervading eye 
Naught escapes, without, within^. 

Pardon each infirmity. 
Open fault, and secret sin. 

3 -Soon from us the light of day 
Shall forever pass away ; 
Then, from sin and sorrow free. 
Take us. Lord, to dwell with thee. 

George W. Doane. 

l64 L. M. 

A T even, ere the sun was set, 
-^"^ The sick, O Lord, around thee lay; 
in what divers pains they met ! 
O with what joy they went away! 

43 



WORSHIP 

2 Once more 'tis eventide, and we, 
Oppressed with various ills, draw near; 

What if thy form we cannot see? 

We know and feel that thou art here. 

3 O Saviour Christ, our woes dispel; 
For some are sick, and some are sad. 

And some have never loved thee well, flj 
And some have lost the love they had. "' 

4 And none, O Lord, have perfect rest, 
For none are wholly free from sin ; 

And they who fain would serve thee best, 
Are conscious most of wrong within. 

5 O Saviour Christ, thou too art Man ; 
Thou hast been troubled, tempted, tried ; 

Thy kind but searching glance can scan 
The very wounds that shame would hide. 

6 Thy touch has still its ancient power, 
No word from thee can fruitless fall ; 

Hear in this solemn evening hour. 
And in thy mercy heal u^ all. 

Henry T wells. 

55 8s* 7s* 

C iWIOUR, breathe an evening blessing, 
^ Ere repose our spirits seal ; 
Sin and want we come confessing: 
Thou canst save, and thou canst heal. 

2 Though destruction walk axound us. 
Though the arrows past us fly. 

Angel guards from thee surround us ; 
We are safe, if thou art nigh. 



EVENING 

3 Though the night be dark and dreary, 
Darkness cannot hide from thee; 

Thou art he who, never weary, 
Watchest where thy people be. 

4 Should swift death this night o'ertake 

us. 
And our couch become our tomb, 
May the morn in heaven awake us. 
Clad in light and deathless bloom. 

James Edmeston. 

56 7. 7. 7. 5. 

T_I OLY Father, cheer our way 
•^ ^ With thy love's perpetual ray; 
Grant us every closing day 
Light at evening time. 

2 Holy Saviour, calm our fears 
When earth's brightness disappears; 
Grant us in our later years 

Light at evening time. 

3 Holy Spirit, be thou nigh 
When in mortal pains we lie ; 
Grant us, as we come to die. 

Light at evening time. 

4 Holy, blessed Trinity, 
Darkness is not dark to thee ; 
Those thou keepest always see 

Light at evening time. 

Richard H. Robinson. 
45 



WORSHIP 

57 1.1.1.1. \. 

"T^AY is dying in the west; 

^^ Heaven is touching earth with rest : 
Wait and worship while the night 
Sets her evening lamps alight 

Through all the sky. 
Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Hosts! 
, Heaven and earth are full of thee! ' 
Heaven and earth are praising thee, " 

O Lord most high! 

2 Lord of life, beneath the dome 
Of the universe, thy home, 
Gather us who seek thy face 
To the fold of thy embrace. 

For thou art nigh. 
Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Hosts ! 
Heaven and earth are full of thee ! 
Heaven and earth are praising thee, 

O Lord most high! 

Mary A. Lathbury. 

58 n* W. W.b. 

IVr O W God be with us, for the night is 
^ ^ closing ; 

The light- and darkness are of his disposing, 
And 'neath his shadow here to rest we 
yield us, 

For he will shield us. 

2 Let evil thoughts and spirits flee before us ; 
Till morning cometh, watch, O Master, 

o'er us; 
In soul and body thou from harm defend us, 
Thine angels send us. 
46 



EVENING 

3 Let holy thoughts be ours when sleep 

o'ertakes us; 

Our earliest thoughts be thine when morn- 
ing wakes us. 

All sick and mourners we to thee commend 
them, 

Do thou befriend them. 

4 We have no refuge, none on earth to aid 

us 
But thee, O Father, who thine own hast 

made us. 
Keep us in life; forgive our sins; deliver 
Us now and ever. 

5 Praise be to thee through Jesus our sal- 

vation, 
God, Three in One, the ruler of creation, 
High throned, o'er all thine eye of mercy 

casting. 

Lord everlasting. 

Petrus Herbert. 
Tr. by Catherine Winkworth. 

59 6s. 5s. 

1\T O W the day is over, 
^ ^ Night is drawing nigh ; 
Shadows of the evening 
Steal across the sky; 

2 Jesus, grant the weary 
Calm and sweet repose; 

With thy tenderest blessing 
May our eyelids close. 

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WORSHIP 

3 Grant to little children 
Visions bright of thee ; 

Guard the sailors tossing 
On the deep, blue sea. 

4 Comfort every sufferer 
Watching late in pain ; 

Those who plan some evil 
From their sins restrain. 

5 Through the long night watches 
May thine angels spread 

Their white wings above me, 
Watching round my bed. 

6 When the morning wakens, 
Then may I arise 

Pure, and fresh, and sinless 
In thy holy eyes. 

Sabine Baring-Gould. 

60 9s- 8s- 

T^HE day thou gavest, Lord, is' ended, 
^ The darkness falls at thy behest. 
To thee our morning hymns ascended, 
Thy praise shall hallow now our rest. 

2 We thank thee that thy church un- 

sleeping, 
While earth rolls onward into light. 
Through all the world her watch is keeping, 
And rests not now by day or night.- 

3 As o'er each continent and island 

The dawn leads on another day, | 

The voice of prayer is never silent. 
Nor dies the strain of praise away. 
48. 



I 



EVENING 

4 So be it, Lord ; thy throne shall never, 
Like earth's proud empires, pass away ; 

But stand and rule and grow forever. 
Till all thy creatures own thy sway. 

John Ellerton. 

61 lOs. 6L 

TTHE day is gently sinking to a close, 
■^ Fainter and yet more faint the sun- 
light glows: 
O Brightness of thy Father's glory, thou 
Eternal Light of Light, be with us now : 
Where thou art present, darkness cannot 

be; 
Midnight is glorious noon, O Lord, with 
thee, 

2 Our changeful lives are ebbing to an end ; 
Onward to darkness and to death we tend ; 
O Conqueror of the grave, be thou our 

guide ; 
Be thou our light in death's dark eventide : 
Then in our mortal hour will be no gloom, 
'No sting in death, no terror in the tomb. 

;3 Thou, who in darkness walking didst 

appear 
Upon the waves, and thy disciples cheer, 
Come, Lord, in lonesome days, when 

storms assail, 
\nd earthly hopes and human succors fail : 
When all is dark may we behold thee nigh 
\nd hear thy voice, " Fear not, for it is L" 

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WORSHIP 

4 The weary world is moldering to decay, 
Its glories wane, its pageants fade away;^ 
In that last sunset when the stars shall fall. 
May we arise awakened by thy call. 
With thee, O Lord, forever to abide _ 

In that blest day which has no eventide. m\ 
Christopher Wordsworth. " 

HP HE shadows of the evening hours 
^ Fall from the darkening sky; 
Upon the fragrance of the flowers 

The dews of evening lie. 
Before thy throne, O Lord of heaven. 
We kneel at close of day ; 
* Look on thy children from on high. 
And hear us while we pray. 

2 The sorrows of thy servants, Lord, 
O do not thou despise. 

But let the incense of our prayers 

Before thy mercy rise. 
The brightness of the coming night 

Upon the darkness rolls ; 
With hopes of future glory chase 

The shadows from our souls. 

3 Slowly the rays of daylight fade: 
So fade within our heart ' 

The hopes in earthly love and joy. 

That one by one depart. 
Slowly the bright stars, one by one. 

Within the heavens shine : | 

Give us, O Lord, fresh hopes in heaveii. 

And trust in things divine. 
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THE LORD'S DAY 

4 Let peace, O Lord, thy peace, O 
God, 

Upon our souls descend ; 
From midnight fears, and perils, thou 

Our trembling hearts defend. 
Give us a respite from our toil ; 

Calm and subdue our woes ; 
Through the long day we labor. Lord, 

O give us now repose. 

Adelaide A. Procter. 



THE LORD'S DAY 

63 CM. 

/^^OME, let us join with one accord 
^^ In hymns around the throne! 
This is the day our rising Lord 
Hath made and called his own. 

2 This is the day which God hath blest, 
The brightest of the seven. 

Type of that everlasting rest 
The saints enjoy in heaven. 

3 Then let us in his name sing on. 
And hasten to that day 

When our Redeemer shall come down. 
And shadows pass away. 

4 Not one, but all our days below. 
Let us in hymns employ ; 

And in our Lord rejoicing, go 
To his eternal joy. 

Charles Wesley. 
51 



WORSHIP 

64 S.H. 
T/ITELCOME, sweet day of rest, 

^ ^ That saw the Lord arise ; 
Welcome to this reviving breast, 
And these rejoicing eyes! 

2 The King himself comes near, ^| 
And feasts his saints to-day ; 

Here we may sit, and see him here. 
And love, and praise, and pray. 

3 One day in such a place, 
Where thou, my God, art seen. 

Is sweeter than ten thousand days 
Of pleasurable sin. 

4 My willing soul would stay 
In such a frame as this, 

And sit and sing herself away 
To everlasting bliss . 

Isaac Watts. 

65 CM. 

^T^riTH joy we hail the sacred day, 
^ ^ Which God has called his own ; 
With joy the summons we obey. 
To worship at his throne.. 

2 Thy chosen temple, Lord, how fair! 
As here thy servants throng 

To breathe the humble, fervent prayer, 
And pour the grateful song. 

3 Spirit of grace ! O deign to dwell 
Within thy church below; 

Make her in holiness excel, 
With pure devotion glow. 
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THE LORD'S DAY 

4 Let peace within her walls be found ;. 
Let all her sons unite, 

To spread with holy zeal around 
Her clear and shining light. 

5 Great God, we hail the sacred day 
Which thou hast called thine own ; 

With joy the summons we obey 
To worship at thy throne. 

Harriet Auber.. 

66 S. M. 

T_I AIL to the Sabbath day! 

^ ^ The day divinely given, 
When men to God their homage pay, 
And earth draws near to heaven. 

2 Lord, in this sacred hour. 
Within thy courts we bend, 

And bless thy love, and own thy power. 
Our Father and our Friend. 

3 But thou art not alone 

In courts by mortals trod; 
Nor only is the day thine own 
When man draws near to God : 

4 Thy temple is the arch 
Of yon unmeasured sky; 

Thy Sabbath, the stupendous march 
Of vast eternity. 

5 Lord, may that holier day ^ 
Dawn on thy servants' sight ; 

And purer worship may we pay 
In heaven's unclouded light. 

Stephen G. Bulfinch. 
53 



WORSHIP 

67 6.6.6.6.8-8* 

\ArELCOME, delightful mom, 
^ ^ Thou day of sacred rest ! 
I hail thy kind return ; 

Lord, make these moments blest : 
Prom the low train of mortal toys, 
I soar to reach immortal joys. 



2 Now may the King descend, 
And fill his throne with grace ; 

Thy scepter, Lord, extend. 

While saints address thy face: 
Let sinners feel thy quickening word, 
And learn to know and fear the Lord. 

3 Descend, celestial Dove, 

With all thy quickening powers ; 
Disclose a Saviour's love. 

And bless the sacred hours : 
Then shall my soul new life obtain, 
Nor Sabbaths be enjoyed in vain. 

Hay WARD, in Dobell's Selection. 



68 7s.6s. D. 

/^ DAY of rest and gladness, 
^^ O day of joy and light, 
O balm of care and sadness. 

Most beautiful, most bright: 
On thee, the high and lowly. 

Through ages joined in tune, 
Sing " Holy, holy, holy/^ 

To the great God Triune. 

54 



I 



THE LORD'S DAY 

2 On thee, at the creation, 
The light first had its birth; 

On thee, for our salvation, 

Christ rose from depths of earth; 

On thee, our Lord, victorious, 
The Spirit sent from heaven; 

And thus on thee, most glorious, 
A triple light was given. 

3 To-day on weary nations 
The heavenly manna falls; 

To holy convocations 
The silver- trumpet calls. 

Where gospel light is glowing 
With pure and radiant beams, 

And living v/ater flowing 

With soul-refreshing streams. 

4 New graces ever gaining 
From this our day of rest, 

We reach the rest remaining 

To spirits of the blest ; 
To "Holy Ghost be praises, 

To Father, and to Son ; 
The church her voice upraises 

To thee, blest Three in One. 

Christopher Wordsworth. 

69 7s. 6L 

C AFELY through another week, 
^ God has brought us on our way ; 
Let -us now a blessing seek, 

Waiting in his courts to-day: 
Day of all the week the best, 
: Emblem of eternal rest. 

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WORSHIP 

2 While we pray for pardoning grace, 
Through the dear Redeemer's name, 

Show thy reconciled face, 

Take away our sin and shame ; 
From our worldly cares set free, 
May we rest this day in thee. 

3 Here we come thy name to praise; 
May we feel thy presence near : 

May thy glory meet our eyes, 

While we in thy house appear : 
Here afford us. Lord, a taste 
Of our everlasting feast. 

4 May thy gospel's joyful sound 
Conquer sinners, comfort saints; 

Make the fruits of grace abound. 
Bring relief for all complaints : 
' Thus may all our Sabbaths prove, 
Till we join the church above. 

John Newton. 

70 L. M. 

A NOTHER six days' work is done; 
^^^^ Another Sabbath is begun : 
Return, my soul, enjoy thy rest, 
Improve the day thy God hath blest. 

2 O that our thoughts and thanks may 

rise. 
As grateful incense, to the skies ; 
And draw from Christ that sweet repose 
Which none but he that feels it knows ! 
56 



THE LORD'S DAY 

3 This heavenly calm within the breast 
Is the dear pledge of glorious rest, 
Which for the church of God remains, 
The end of cares, the end of pains. 

4 In holy duties let the day. 
In holy comforts, pass away ; 

How sweet, a Sabbath thus to spend, 
In hope of one that ne'er shall end ! 

Joseph Stennett. 

71 L.M. 

C WEET is the work, my God, my King, 
"^ To praise thy name, give thanks, and 

sing; 
To show thy love by morning light, 
And talk of all thy truth by night. 

2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest ; 
No mortal cares shalL seize my breast; 

may my heart in tune be found, ^ 
Like David's harp of solemn sound. 

:3 When grace has purified my heart, 
Then I shall share a glorious part ; 
And fresh supplies of joy be shed,^ 
Like holy oil, to cheer my head. 

4 Then shall I see, and hear, and know 

All I desired or wished below ; 
I And every power find sweet employ 
, In that eternal world of joy. 

1 Isaac Watts. 
57 



WORSHIP 

73 7s.6s.D. 

HTHE dawn of God's dear Sabbath 
•^ Breaks o'er the earth again, 
As some sweet summer morning 

After a night of pain ; 
It comes as cooling showers 

To some exhausted land, 
As shade of clustered palm trees 

'Mid weary wastes of sand. 

2 And we would bring our burden 
Of sinful thought and deed, 

In thy pure presence kneeling, 
From bondage to be freed ; 

Our heart's most bitter sorrow 
For all thy work undone ; 

So many talents wasted! 
So few bright laurels won ! 

3 And with that sorrow mingling, 
A steadfast faith, and sure, 

And love so deep and fervent, 
That tries to make it pure: 

In his dear presence finding 
The pardon that we need; 

And then the peace so lasting, 
Celestial peace indeed! 

Ada C. Cross. 

73 L. M. 

T ORD of the Sabbath, hear our vows, 
^^ On this thy day, in this thy house. 
And own, as grateful sacrifice, 
The songs which from thy servants rise. 

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I 



THE LORD'S DAY 

2 Thine earthly Sabbaths, Lord, we love; 
But there's a nobler rest above; 

To that our laboring souls aspire. 
With ardent hope and strong desire. 

3 No more fatigue, no more distress, 
Nor sin nor hell, shall reach the place ; 
No sighs shall mingle with the songs, 
Which warble from immortal tongues. 

4 No rude alarms of raging foes. 
No cares to break the long repose ; 
No midnight shade, no clouded sun. 
But sacred, high, eternal noon. 

Philip Doddridge. 

114: 7s. 

C OFTLY fades the twilight ray 
"^ Of the holy Sabbath day ; 
Gently as life's setting sun. 
When the Christian's course is run. 

2 Peace is on the world abroad, 
'Tis the holy peace of God, 
Symbol of the peace within 
When the spirit rests from sin. 

3 Saviour, may our Sabbaths be 
Days of joy and peace in thee. 
Till in heaven our souls repose, 
Where the Sabbath ne'er shall close. 

Samuel F. Smith. 

Copyright, vSilver, Burdett & Co. 
59 



THE TRINITY 

THE TRINITY 

75 C M. 

A THOUSAND oracles divine 
-^^ Their common beams unite, 
That sinners may with angels join 
To worship God aright. 

2 Triumphant host! they never cease 
To laud and magnify 

The Triune God of holiness, 
Whose glory fills the sky ; 

3 Whose glory to this earth extends, 
When God himself imparts, 

And the whole Trinity descends 
Into our faithful hearts. 

4 By faith the upper choir we meet. 
And challenge them to sing 

Jehovah, on his shining seat. 
Our Maker and our King. 

5 But God made flesh is wholly ours, 
And asks our nobler strain : 

The Father of celestial powers. 
The Friend of earthbom man. 

Charles Wesley. 

76 lis. lOs- 

A NCIENT of days, who sittest throned 
-^"^ in glory. 

To thee all knees are bent, all voices pray ; 
Thy love has blest the wide world's won- 
drous story 
With light and life since Eden's dawning 
day. 

6o 



li 



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2 O Holy Father, who hast led thy children 
In all the ages, with the fire and cloud. 

Through seas dry-shod, through weary 
wastes bewildering; 
To thee, in reverent love, our hearts are 
bowed. 

3 O Holy Jesus, Prince of Peace and 

Saviour, 

To thee we owe the peace that still 
prevails. 
Stilling the rude wills of men's wild be- 
havior. 

And calming passion's fierce and stormy 
gales. 

4 O Holy Ghost, the Lord and the Life- 

giver, 
Thine is the quickening power that gives 
1 increase ; 

I From thee have flowed, as from a pleasant 
river. 
Our plenty, wealth, prosperity, and 
peace. 

5 O Triune God, with heart and voice 

adoring, 
Praise we the goodness that doth crown 
our days ; 
Pray we, that thou wilt hear us, still im- 
ploring 
' I Thy love and favor, kept to us always. 

' William C. Doane. 

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77 7s. 6L 

ILJOLY, holy, holy, Lord m 

^ ^ God of Hosts, eternal King, % 
By the heavens and earth adored ! 

Angels and archangels sing, 
Chanting everlastingly 
To the blessed Trinity. 

2 Thousands, tens of thousands, stand, 
Spirits blest, before thy throne. 

Speeding thence at thy command, 
And, when thy behests are done, 
Singing everlastingly 
To the blessed Trinity. 

3 Cherubim and seraphim 

Veil their faces with their wings ; 
Eyes of angels are too dim 

To behold the King of kings, 
While they sing eternally 
To the blessed Trinity. 

4 Thee apostles, prophets thee. 
Thee the noble martyr band, 

Praise with solemn jubilee ; 

Thee, the church in every land ; 
Singing everlastingly 
To the blessed Trinity. 

5 Hallelujah! Lord, to thee, 
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 

Godhead one, and persons three. 

Join we with the heavenly host, u 
Singing everlastingly f 

To the blessed Trinity. 

Christopher Wordsworth. 
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L THE TRINITY 

ITOLY, holy, holy, Lord God Al- 
•^ ^ mighty! 

Early in the morning our song shall 
rise to thee ; 
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, 

God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity. 

2 Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore 

thee. 

Casting down their golden crowns around 
the glassy sea ; 
Cherubim and seraphim falling down be- 
fore thee, 

Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt 
be. 

3 Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness 

hide thee. 
Though the eye of sinful man thy glory 
may not see ; 
Only thou art holy; there is none beside 
I thee, 

I Perfect in power, in love, and purity. 

4 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Al- 

mighty ! 
All thy works shall praise thy name, in 
earth, and sky, and sea ; 
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,- 
God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity! 

Reginald Heber. 
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THE FATHER 
THE FATHER 



BEING AND ATTRIBUTES 

79 CM. 

TI^ATHER, how wide thy glory shines, 
•^ How high thy wonders rise ! 
Known through the earth by thousand 
signs, 
By thousands through the skies. 

2 Those mighty orbs proclaim thy power ; 
Their motions speak thy skill : 

And on the wings of every hour 
We read thy patience still. 

3 But when we view thy strange design 
To save rebellious worms, 

^ Where vengeance and compassion join 
In their divinest forms; 

4 Our thoughts are lost in reverent awe ; 
We love and we adore : 

The first archangel never saw 
So much of God before. 

5 Here the whole Deity is known. 
Nor dares a creature guess 

Which of the glories brighter shone, 
The justice or the grace. 

6 Now the full glories of the Lamb 
Adorn the heavenly plains ; 

Bright seraphs learn Immanuel's name, 
And try their choicest strains. 
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BEING AND ATTRIBUTES 

7 O may I bear some humble part 

In that immortal song! 
Wonder and joy shall tune my heart, 

And love command my tongue. 

Isaac Watts. 

80 L.M. 

f^ OD is the name my soul adores, 
^-^ The almighty Three, the eternal One: 
Nature and grace, with all their powers, 
Confess the Infinite unknown. 

2 Thy voice produced the sea and spheres. 
Bade the waves roar, the planets shine; 

But nothing like thyself appears 

Through all these spacious works of 
thine. 

3 Still restless nature dies and grows ; 
From change to change the creatures 

run: 
Thy being no succession knows, 
And all thy vast designs are one. 

4 A glance of thine runs through the globe, 
Rules the bright worlds, and moves their 

frame; 
Of light thou form'st thy dazzling robe ; 
Thy ministers are living flame. 

5 How shall polluted mortals dare 
To sing thy glory or thy grace ? 

Beneath thy feet we lie afar. 

And see but shadows of thy face. 

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THE FATHER 

6 Who can behold the blazing light? 

Who can approach consuming flame? 
None but thy wisdom knows thy might ; 

None but thy word can speak thy name. 

Isaac Watts. 

81 6.6.6.6.8.8. 

T^HE Lord Jehovah reigns, 
^. His throne is built on high ; 
The garments he assumes 
Are light and majesty: 
His glories shine with beams so bright, 
No mortal eye can bear the sight. 

2 The thunders of his hand 
Keep the wide world in awe ; 

His wrath and justice stand 

To guard his holy law ; 
And where his love resolves to bless, 
His truth confirms and seals the grace. 

3 Through all his mighty works 
Amazing wisdom shines ; 

Confounds the powers of hell. 
And all their dark designs ; 
Strong is his arm, and shall fulfill 
His great decrees and sovereign will. 

4 And will this sovereign King 
Of glory condescend. 

And will he write his name, 

My Father and my Friend? 
I love his name, I love his word ; * 

Join all my powers to praise the Lord! 

Isaac Watts. 
66 



BEING AND ATTRIBUTES 

83 L.M. 

T ORD of all being, throned afar, 
^^^ Thy glory flames from sun and star ; 
Center and soul of every sphere, 
Yet to each loving heart how near! 

2 Sun of our life, thy quickening ray 
Sheds on our path the glow of day ; 
Star of our hope, thy softened light 
Cheers the long watches of the night. 

3 Our midnight is thy smile withdrawn ; 
Our noontide is thy gracious dawn ; 
Our rainbow arch thy mercy's sign; 
All, save the clouds of sin, are thine! 

4 Lord of all life, below, above, 
Whose light is truth, whose warmth is 

love, 
Before thy ever-blazing throne 
We ask no luster of our own. 

5 Grant us thy truth to make us free. 
And kindling hearts that burn for thee, 
Till all thy living altars claim 

One holy light, one heavenly flame. 

Oliver W. Holmes. 

83 L.M. 

r^ LOVE of God, how strong and true, 
^-^ Eternal, and yet ever new; 
Uncomprehended and unbought. 
Beyond all knowledge and all thought. 
67 



THE FATHER 

2 O heavenly Love, how precious still, 
In days of weariness and ill, 

In nights of pain and helplessness, 
To heal, to comfort, and to bless! 

3 O wide-embracing, wondrous Love, 
We read thee in the sky above ; 

We read thee in the earth below. 

In seas that swell and streams that flow. 

4 We read thee best in Him who came 
To bear for us the cross of shame, 
Sent by the Father from on high, 
Our life to live, our death to die. 

5 O Love of God, our shield and stay 
Through all the perils of our way ; 
Eternal Love, in thee we rest. 
Forever safe, forever blest. 

HORATIUS BONAR. 

84 L. M. D. 

npHE spacious firmament on high, 
-■' With all the blue ethereal sky. 
And spangled heavens, a shining frame, 
Their great Original proclaim. 
The unwearied sun, from day to day, 
Does his Creator's power display, 
And publishes to every land ' 
The work of an almighty hand. 

2 Soon as the evening shades prevail, 
The moon takes up the wondrous tale. 
And nightly, to the listening earth. 
Repeats the story of her birth ; 

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BEING AND ATTRIBUTES 

While all the stars that round her burn, 
And all the planets in their turn, 
Confirm the tidings as they roll, 
And spread the truth from pole to pole. 

3 What though in solemn silence all 
Move round the dark terrestrial ball? 
What though no real voice nor sound 
Amid the radiant orbs be found? 
In reason's ear they all rejoice. 
And utter forth a glorious voice ; 
Forever singing as they shine, 
''The hand that made us is divine." 

Joseph Addison. 

S5 8s>7s.D. 

lyr IGHTY God! while angels bless thee, 
^^^ May a mortal lisp thy name? 
Lord of men, as well as angels, 

Thou art every creature's theme: 
Lord of every land and nation. 

Ancient of eternal days ! 
Sounded through the wide creation 

Be thy just and awful praise. 

For the grandeur of thy nature, 
Grand beyond a seraph's thought ; 

^OT the wonders of creation. 
Works with skill and kindness wrought ; 

^or thy providence, that governs 
Through thine empire's wide domain, 
rings an angel, guides a sparrow ; 
Blessed be thy gentle reign! 
69 



THE FATHER 

3 For thy rich, thy free redemption, 
Bright, though veiled in darkness long, 

Thought is poor, and poor expression ; 

Who can sing that wondrous song? 
Brightness of the Father's glory! 

Shall thy praise unuttered lie? 
Break, my tongue, such guilty silence, 

Sing the Lord who came to die. 

4 From the highest throne of glory, 
To the cross of deepest woe ; 

Thou didst come to ransom sinners : 
Flow, my praise, forever flow! 

Reascend, immortal Saviour; 

Leave thy footstool, take thy throne ; 

Thence return and reign forever ; 
Be the kingdom all thine own ! 

Robert Robinson. 

86 C M. 

IX/T Y God, how wonderful thou art, 
IVl 'pj^y majesty how bright. 
How beautiful thy mercy seat 
In depths of burning light ! 

2 How dread are thine eternal years, 
O everlasting Lord, 

By prostrate spirits day and night 
Incessantly adored! 

3 How beautiful, how beautiful, 
The sight of thee must be. 

Thine endless wisdom, boundless power* 
And awful purity! 
70 



BEING AND ATTRIBUTES 

4 O how I fear thee, living God, 
With deepest, tenderest fears, 

And worship thee with trembling hope, 
And penitential tears. 

5 Yet I may love thee too, O Lord, 
Almighty as thou art ; 

For thou hast stooped to ask of me 
The love of my poor heart. 

6 No earthly father loves like thee. 
No mother half so mild 

Bears and forbears, as thou hast done 
With me, thy sinful child. 

7 Father of Jesus, love's reward! 
What rapture will it be, 

Prostrate before thy throne to lie. 
And gaze, and gaze on thee ! 

Frederick W. Faber. 

87 CM. 

r^ GOD, thy power is wonderful, 
^-^ Thy glory passing bright ; 
Thy wisdom, with its deep on deep, 
A rapture to the sight. 

2 I see thee in the eternal years 
In glory all alone, 

'Ere round thine uncreated fires 
Created light had shone. 

3 I see thee walk in Eden's shade, 
I see thee all through time ; 

Thy patience and compassion seem 
New attributes sublime. 
71 



THE FATHER 

4 I see thee when the doom is o'er, 
And outworn time is done, 

Still, still incomprehensible, 
O God, yet not alone. 

5 Angelic spirits, cotmtless souls, 
Of thee have drunk their fill ; 

And to eternity will drink 
Thy joy and glory still. 

6 O little heart of mine ! shall pain 
Or sorrow make thee moan, 

When all this God is all for thee, 
A Father all thine own? 

Frederick W. Faber. 

88 8s. 7s. 

r^ CD is love ; his mercy brightens 
^-^ All the path in which we rove ; 
Bliss he wakes and woe he lightens ; 
God is wisdom, God is love. 

2 Chance and change are busy ever ; 
Man decays, and ages move; 

But his mercy waneth never; 
God is wisdom, God is love. 

3 E'en the hour that darkest seemeth. 
Will his changeless goodness proves 

From the gloom his brightness streameth, 
God is wisdom, God is love. 

4 He with earthly cares entwineth 
Hope and comfort from above ; 

Ever^^where his glory shineth; 
God is wisdom, God is love. 

John Bowring. 
72 



BEING AND ATTRIBUTES 

89 C. M. 

T3EGIN, my tongue, some heavenly 
^ theme, 

And speak some boundless thing, 
The mighty works or mightier name 

Of our eternal King. 

2 Tell of his wondrous faithfulness. 
And sound his power abroad ; 

Sing the sweet promise of his grace 
And the performing God. 

3 His very word of grace is strong, 
As that which built the skies ; 

The voice that rolls the stars along, 
Speaks all the promises. 

4 O might I hear thy heavenly tongue 
But whisper, "Thou art mine!" 

Those gentle words should raise my song 
To notes almost divine. 

Isaac Watts. 

90 L. M. 

T^HE Lord is King! lift up thy voice, 
^ O earth, and all ye heavens, rejoice! 
From world to world the joy shall ring, 
''The Lord omnipotent is King!" 

2 The Lord is King! child of the dust. 
The Judge of all the earth is just ; 
Holy and true are all his ways : 
Let every creature speak his praise. 
73 



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3 He reigns! ye saints, exalt your strain^; 
Your God is King, your Father reigns; 
And he is at the Father's side, 

The Man of Love, the Crucified. 

4 Come' make your wants, your burdens 

known. 
He will present them at the throne ; 
And angel bands are. waiting there 
His messages of love to bear. 

5 O when his wisdom can mistake, 
His might decay, his love forsake, 
Then may his children cease to sing, 
The Lord omnipotent is King. 

JOSIAH CONDER. 
PROVIDENCE AND GRACE 

91 8. 7. 8. 7. 4 7. 

/^"^UIDE me, O thou great Jehovah, 
^-^ Pilgrim through this barren land : 

1 am weak, but thou art mighty ; 

Hold me with thy powerful hand: 

Bread of heaven. 
Feed me till I want no more. 

2 Open now the crystal fountain. 
Whence the healing waters flow; 

Let the fiery, cloudy pillar 

Lead me all my journey through: 

Strong Deliverer, 
Be thou still my strength and shield. 
74 



PROVIDENCE AND GRACE 

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, 

Bid my anxious fears subside; 
Bear me through the swelling current ; 
Land me safe on Canaan's side: 

Songs of praises 
I will ever give to thee. 

William Williams. 

T^ HOUGH troubles assail, and dangers 
;■ affright, 

Though friends should all fail, and foes all 

unite. 
Yet one thing secures us, whatever betide. 
The promise assures us, ''The Lord w411 

provide." 

2 The birds, without barn or storehouse, 

are fed; 
From them let us learn to trust for our 

bread: 
His saints what is fitting shall ne'er be 

denied. 
So long as 'tis written, "The Lord will 

(provide." 
No strength of our own, nor goodness we 
claim; 
Our trust is all thrown on Jesus 's name: 
In this our strong tower for safety we 
I hide ; 

I The Lord is our power, "The Lord will 
\ provide." 

75 



THE FATHER 

4 When life sinks apace, and death is in 

view, 
The word of his grace shall comfort us 

through : 
Not fearing or doubting, with Christ on our 

side, 
We hope to die shouting, ''The Lord will 

provide." j^^^^^ Newton. 

93 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 8. 7. 

nPO God on high be thanks and praise 
^ For mercy ceasing never, 
Whereb}^ no foe a hand can raise, 

Nor harm can reach us ever. 
With joy to him our hearts ascend, 
The source of peace that knows no end, 
A peace that none can sever. 

2 The honors paid thy holy name 

To hear thou ever deignest ! 
Thou God the Father, still the same 

Unshaken ever reignest. 

Unmeasured stands thy glorious might ; 

Thy thoughts, thy deeds, outstrip the 

light. 

Our heaven thou. Lord, remainest. 

NicoLAus Decius. 

Tr. by Catherine Winkworth. 

94 S. M* 

"jV/TY soul, repeat His praise, 
^^^ Whose mercies are so great ; 
Whose anger is so slow to rise, 
So ready to abate. 
76 



PROVIDENCE AND GRACE 

2 High as the heavens are raised 
Above the ground we tread, 

So far the riches of his grace 
Our highest thoughts exceed. 

3 His power subdues our sins; 
And his forgiving love, 

Far as the east is froni the west, 
Doth all our guilt remove. 

4 The pity of the Lord, 

To those that fear his name, 
Is such as tender parents feel ; 
He knows our feeble frame. 

5 Our days are as the grass. 
Or like the morning flower: 

If one sharp blast sweep o'er the field 
It withers in an hour. 

6 But thy compassions. Lord, 
To endless years endure ; 

And children's children ever find 
Thy words of promise sure. 

Isaac Watts. 

95 L. M. 

VITHEN Israel, of the Lord beloved, 
^ ^ Out from the land of bondage came, 
Her fathers' God before her moved, 
An awful guide, in smoke and flame. 

2 By day, along the astonished lands 
The cloudy pillar glided slow ; 

By night, Arabia's crimsoned sands 
Returned the fiery column's glow. 

77 



THE FATHER 

2 Thus present still, though now unseen, 
When brightlv shines the prosperous day, 

Be thoughts of thee a cloudy screen, 
To temper the deceitful ray. 

4 And O, when gathers on our path, - ^ 
In shade and storm,^ the frequent night, 

Be thou, long-suffering, slow to wrath, 
A burning and a shining light.^^ ^^^^^^ 

96 C.M. 

GOD moves in a mysterious way 
His wonders to perform ; 
He plants his footsteps in the sea, 
And rides upon the storm. 

2 Deep in unfathomable mines 
Of never-failing skill. 

He treasures up his bright designs, 
And works his sovereign will. 

3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; 
The clouds ye so much dread 

Are big with, mercy, and shall break 
In blessings on your head. 

4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, 
But trust him for his grace; 

Behind a frowning providence 
He hides a smiling face. 

5 His purposes will ripen fast. 
Unfolding every hour : 

The bud may have a bitter taste, 
But sweet will be the flower. 
78 



PROVIDENCE AND GRACE 

6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, 

And scan his work in vain : 
God is his own interpreter, 

And he will make it plain. 

William Cowper. 

97 L. M. 

r^ OD is our refuge and defense ; 
^-^ In trouble our unfailing aid: 
Secure in his omnipotence, 
I What foe can make our souls afraid ? 

2 Yea, though the earth's foundations 

rock. 
And mountains down the gulf be hurled, 
His people smile amid the shock : 

They look beyond this transient world. 

3 There is a river pure and bright. 
Whose streams make glad the heavenly 

plains ; 
Where, in eternity of light. 
The city of our God remains. 

4 Built by the word of his command. 
With his unclouded presence blest. 

Firm as his throne the bulwarks stand ; 
There is our home, our hope, our rest. 

James Montgomery. 

98 8s. 7s. 

T^ HERE'S a wideness in God's mercy, 
^ Like the wideness of the sea ; 
There's a kindness in his justice. 
Which is more than liberty. 
79 



THE FATHER 



2 There is welcome for the sinner, 
And more graces for the good; 

There is mercy with the Saviour ; 
There is healing in his blood. 

3 For the love of God is broader 
Than the measure of man's mind ; 

And the heart of the Eternal 
Is most wonderfully kind. 

4 If our love were but more simple, 
We should take him at his word ; 

And our lives would be all sunshine 
In the sweetness of our Lord. 

Frederick W. Faber. 

99 C M. 

T^ HE Lord our God is clothed with might, 
•^ The winds obey his will ; 
He speaks, and in his heavenly height 
The rolling sun stands still. 

2 Rebel, ye waves, and o'er the land 
With threatening aspect roar; 

The Lord uplifts his awful hand, ' 
And chains you to the shore. 

3 Ye winds of night, your force combine 
Without his high behest. 

Ye shall not, in the mountain pine. 
Disturb the sparrow's nest. 

4 His voice sublime is heard afar; 
In distant peals it dies; 

He yokes the whirlwind to his car. 
And sweeps the howling skies. 

8o 



i 



PROVIDENCE AND GRACE 

5 Ye nations, bend, in reverence bend; 

Ye monarchs, wait his nod ; 
And bid the choral song ascend 

To celebrate our God. H. Kirke White. 

100 S.M. 

T_JOW gentle God's commands! 
•^ ^ How kind his precepts are! 
Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, 
And trust his constant care. 

2 Beneath his watchful eye 
His saints securely dwell ; 

That hand which bears all nature up 
Shall guard his children well. 

3 Why should this anxious load 
Press down your weary mind? 

Haste to your heavenly Father's throne, 
. And sweet refreshment find. 

4 His goodness stands approved. 
Unchanged from day to day : 

I'll drop my burden at his feet, 
And bear a song away. 

. Philip Doddridge. 

101 p. M. 

A MIGHTY fortress is our God, 
^^~^ A bulwark never failing : 
Our helper he, amid the flood 

Of mortal ills prevailing. 
For still our ancient foe 
Doth seek to work us woe ; 
His craft and power are great, 
And, armed with cruel hate, 
On earth is not his equal. 



THE FATHER 

2 Did we in our own strength con- 

fide, 

Our striving would be losing; 
Were not the right Man on our side, 

The Man of God's own choosing. 
Dost ask who that may be ? 
Christ Jesus, it is he; 
Lord Sabaoth is his name, 
From age to age the same. 

And he must win the battle. 

3 And though this world, with devils 

filled. 

Should threaten to undo us ; 
We will not fear, for God hath willed 

His truth to triumph through us. 
The prince of darkness grim — 
We tremble not for him ; 
His rage we can endure, 
Por lo! his doom is sure. 

One little word shall fell him. 

4 That word above all earthly pow 

ers — 

No thanks to them — abideth; 
The Spirit and the gifts are ours 

Through Him who with us sideth. 
Let goods and kindred go, 
This mortal life also : 
The body they may kill : 
God's truth abideth still, 

His kingdom is forever. 

Martin Luther. 
Tr. by Frederick H. Hedge 
82 



PROVIDENCE AND GRACE 

103 C M. 

T_r OW are thy servants blest, O Lord! 
^ ^ How sure is their defense! 
Eternal Wisdom is their guide, 
Their help, Omnipotence. 

2 In foreign realms, and lands remote, 
Supported by thy care. 

Through burning climes they pass un- 
hurt, 
And breathe in tainted air. 

3 When by the dreadful tempest borne 
High on the broken wave. 

They know thou art not slow to hear, 
Nor impotent to save. 

4 The storm is laid, the winds retire, 
Obedient to thy will ; 

The sea, that roars at thy command, 
At thy command is still. 

5 In midst of dangers, fears, and deaths. 
Thy goodness we adore ; 

We praise thee for thy mercies past, 
And humbly hope for more. 

6 Our life, while thou preservest life, 
A sacrifice shall be ; 

And death, when death shall be our lot. 
Shall join our souls to thee. 

Joseph Addison. 
83 



THE FATHER 

103 7s. 

T ORD, whom winds and seas obey, 
^^ Guide us through the watery way ; 
In the hollow of thy hand 
Hide, and bring us safe to land. 

2 Jesus, let our faithful mind 
Rest, on thee alone reclined: 
Every anxious thought repress; 
Keep our souls in perfect peace. 

3 Keep the souls whom now we leave ; 
Bid them to each other cleave ; 

Bid them walk on life's rough sea ; 
Bid them come by faith to thee. 

4 Save, till all these tempests end, 
AH who on thy love depend ; 
Waft our happy spirits o'er; 
Land us on the heavenly shore. 

Charles Wesley. 

104 lis- 

HTHE Lord is my Shepherd, no want 
^ shall I know; 

I feed in green pastures, safe-folded I rest ; 
He leadeth my soul where the still waters 
flow, 
Restores me when wandering, redeems 
when oppressed. 

2 Through the valley and shadow of death 
though I stray. 
Since thou art my guardian, no evil I 
fear ; 

84 



PROVIDENCE AND GRACE 

Thy rod shall defend me, thy staff be my 
stay ; 
No harm can befall, with my Comforter 
near. 

3 In the midst of affliction my table is 

spread ; 
With blessings unmeasured my cup 

runneth o'er; 
With perfume and oil thou anointest my 

head ; 
O what shall I ask of thy providence 

more ? 

4 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful 

God, 
Still follow my steps till I m^eet thee 
above ; 

1 seek — ^by the path which my forefathers 

trod, 
Through the land of their sojourn — thy 
kingdom of love. 

James Montgomery, 

105 CM/ 

"^ AT HEN all thy mercies, O my God, 
^ ^ My rising soul surveys, 
Transported with the view, I'm lost 
In wonder, love, and praise. 

2 O how can words with equal warmth 
The gratitude declare, 

That glows within my ravished heart ? 
But thou canst read it there. 

85 



THE FATHER 

3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts 
My daily thanks employ ; 

Nor is the least a cheerful heart 
That tastes those gifts with joy. 

4 When in the slippery paths of youth, 
With heedless steps I ran, 

Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safe, 
And led me up to man. 

5 Through hidden dangers,- toils, anc 

deaths. 
It gently cleared my way ; 
And through the pleasing snares of vice, 
More to be feared than they. 

6 Through every .period of my life 
Thy goodness I'll pursue; 

And after death, in distant worlds, 
The glorious theme renew. 

7 Through all eternity to thee 
A grateful song I'll raise; 

For O, eternity's too short 
To utter all thy praise. 

Joseph Addison. 

106 10. 10. IL IL 

r^ WORSHIP the King, all-glorious 
^^ above, 

O gratefully sing his power and his love; 
Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of 

days. 
Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with 

praise. 

86 



INCARNATION AND ADVENT 

2 O tell of his might, O sing of his grace, 
Whose robe is the light, whose canopy 

space ; 

His chariots of wrath the deep thunder- 
clouds form, 

And dark is his path on the wings of the 
storm. 

3 Thy bountiful care what tongue can 

recite ? 
It breathes in the air, it shines in the 

light, 
It streams from the hills, it descends to the 

plain, 
And sweetly distills in the dew and the 

rain. 

4 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,. 
In thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail; 
Thy mercies how tender! how firm to the 

end! 
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and 
Friend. Robert Grant. 



THE SON 



INCARNATION AND ADVENT 

107 C M. 

JOY to the world ! the Lord is come ; 
Let earth receive her King ; 
jLet every heart prepare him room, 
And heaven and nature sing. 
87 



THE SON 

2 Joy to the world! the Saviour reigns; 
Let men their songs employ ; 

While fields and floods, rocks, hills and 
plains. 
Repeat the sounding joy. 

3 ,No more let sin and sorrow grow, 

Nor thorns infest the ground ; 
He comes to raake his blessings flow 
Far as the curse is found. 

4 He rules the world with truth and grac| 
And makes the nations prove 

The glories of his righteousness, 
And wonders of his love. 

Isaac Watts. 

108 C M. 

T_JARK, the glad sound! the Saviour 
^ ^ comes, 

The Saviour promised long ; 
Let every heart prepare a throne, 

And every voice a song. 

2 He comes, the prisoner to release. 
In Satan's bondage held ; 

The gates of brass before him burst, 
The iron fetters yield. 

3 He comes, from thickest films of vice 
To clear the mental ray. 

And on the eyes oppressed with night 
To pour celestial day. 



INCARNATION 

4 He comes, the broken heart to bind, 
The wounded soul to cure, 

And, with the treasures of his grace, 
To enrich the humble poor. 

5 Our glad hosannas. Prince of Peace, 
Thy welcome shall proclaim ; 

And heaven's eternal arches ring 
With thy beloved name. 

Philip Doddridge. 



109 8s. 7s. 

TLTARK! what mean those holy voices, 
^ ^ Sweetly sounding through the skies? 
Lo! the angelic host rejoices; 
Heavenly hallelujahs rise. 

la Listen to the wondrous story, 
|, Which they chant in hymns of joy: 
' '' Glory in the highest, glory, 
Glory be to God most high ! 

3 '' Peace on earth, good will from heaven, 
Reaching far as man is found; 

vSouls redeemed and sins forgiven! 
Loud our golden harps shall sound. 

4 ''Christ is bom, the great Anointed; 
Heaven and earth his praises sing ; 

receive whom God appointed, 

For your Prophet, Priest, and King. 
89 



THE SON 



5 ''Hasten, mortals, to adore him; 

Learn his name, and taste his joy; 
Till in heaven ye sing before him, 

'Glory be to God most high!' " 

John Cawood. 



I 



110 , CM.D. 

T came upon the midnight clear, 
That glorious song of old. 
From angels bending near the earth 

To touch their harps of gold ; Bi 

"Peace on the earth, good will to men,*' 

From heaven's all-gracious King:" 
The world in solemn stillness lay 

To hear the angels vsing. 

2 Still through the cloven skies they 

come 

With peaceful wings unfurled. 
And still their heavenly music floats 

O'er all the weary world; 
Above its sad and lowly plains 

They bend on hovering wing, 
And ever o'er its Babel sounds 

The blessed angels sing. 

3 Yet with the woes of sin and strife 
The world hath suffered long; 

Beneath the. angel-vStrain have rolled 
Two thousand years of wrong; 

,And man, at war with man, hears not 
The love song which they bring : 

O hush the noise, ye men of strife. 
And hear the angels sing! 
90 



INCARNATION 

4 And ye, beneath life's crashing load, 
Whose forms are bending low, 

Who toil along the climbing way 
With painful steps and slow. 

Look now! for glad and golden hours 
Come swiftly on the wing : 

O rest beside the weary road, 

' And hear the angels sing ! 

5 For lo ! the days are hastening on 
By prophet-bards foretold,' 

When w4th the ever-circling years 
Comes round the age of gold ; 

When peace shall over all the earth 
Its ancient splendors fling, 

And the whole world send back the song 
Which now the angels sing. 

Edmund H. Sears. 

Ill 7s-D. 

TIT ARK! the herald angels sing, 
^ ^ ''Glory to the newborn King; 
Peace on earth, and mercy mild ; 
God and sinners reconciled." 
Joyful, all ye nations, rise. 
Join the triumph of the skies ; 
With angelic hosts proclaim, 
"Christ is born in Bethlehem." 
Hark! the herald angels sing, 
'' Glory to the newborn King." 

2 Christ, by highest heaven adored, 
Christ, the everlasting Lord: 
Late in time behold him come, 
Offspring of a virgin's womb. 
91 



THE SON 

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, 
Hail the incarnate Deity ! 
Pleased as man with men to appear, 
Jesus our Immanuel here. 

3 Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace ! 
Hail the Sun of righteousness! 

Light and life to all he brings. 
Risen with healing in his wings : 
Mild he lays his glory by. 
Born that man no more may die; 
Born to raise the sons of earth ; 
Born to give them second birth. 

4 Come, Desire of nations, come! 
Fix in us thy humble home : 

Rise, the woman's conquering seed, 
Bruise in.us the serpent's head; 
Adam's likeness now efface. 
Stamp thine image in its place : 
Second Adam from above, 
Reinstate us in thy love. 

Charles Wesley. 

113 6. 6. 6. 6. 12. 12^ 

T" HERE'S a song in the air! 
^ There's a star in the sky! 
There's a mother's deep prayer. 
And a baby's low cry! 
And the star rains its fire while the beauti- 
ful vSing, 
For the manger of Bethlehem cradles a 
King! 

92 



INCARNATION 

2 There's a tumult of joy 
O'er the wonderful birth, 

For the Virgin's sweet boy 
Is the Lord of the earth. 
Ay ! the star rains its fire while the beautiful 

sing, 
For the manger of Bethlehem cradles a 
King ! 

3 In the light of that star 
Lie the ages impearled ; 

And that song from afar 
Has swept over the world. 
Every hearth is aflame, and the beautiful 

sing 
In the homes of the nations that Jesus is 
King! 

4 We rejoice in the light, 
And we echo the song 

That comes down through the night 
From the heavenly throng. 
Ay! we shout to the lovely evangel they 

bring. 
And we greet in his cradle our Saviour and 
King! JosiAH G. Holland. 

Copyright, 1879, 1881, by Charles Scribner's Sons. 

113 8s. 7s. 6L 

A NGELS, from the realms of glory, 
-^~^ Wing your flight o'er all the earth; 
Ye who sang creation's story. 
Now proclaim Messiah's birth: 
Come and worship. 
Worship Christ, the newborn King. 
93 



THE SON 

2 Shepherds, in the field abiding, 
Watching o'er your flocks by night, 

God with man is now residing ; 
Yonder shines the infant light : 
Come and worship, 
Worship Christ, the newborn King. 

3 Sages, leave your contemplations. 
Brighter visions beam afar ; 

Seek the great Desire of nations ; 
Ye have seen his natal star : 
Come and worship. 
Worship Christ, the newborn King, 

4 Saints, before the altar bending. 
Watching long in hope and fear, 

Suddenly the Lord, descending. 
In his temple shall appear : 
Come and worship. 
Worship Christ, the newborn King. 

5 Sinners, wrung with true repentance. 
Doomed for guilt to endless pains. 

Justice now revokes the sentence, 
Mercy calls you, break your chains : 
Come and worship. 
Worship Christ, the newborn King. 

James Montgomery. 

114 Ms* lOs. 

ORIGHTEST and best of the sons of the 
-^ morning. 

Dawn on our darkness and lend us thine 
aid; 
Star of the East, the horizon adorning, 

Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 

94 



INCARNATION 

2 Cold on his cradle the dewdrops are 

shining ; 
Low lies his head with the beasts of the 

stall ; 
Angels adore him, in slumber reclining, 
Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all. 

3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devo- 

tion, 
Odors of Edom and offerings divine? 
Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the 

ocean, 
M3rn:h from the forest, and gold from the 

mine ? 

4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation ; 
Vainly with gifts would his favor secure ; 

Richer by far is the heart's adoration ; 
Dearer to God are the prayers of the 
poor. 

5 Brightest and best of the sons of the 

morning, 
Dawn on our darkness and lend us thine 
aid ; 
Star of the East, the horizon adorning, t 
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.. 

Reginald Heber. 

115 CM. 

"\'\rHILE shepherds watched their flocks 
^ ^ by night, 

All seated on the ground, 
The angel of the Lord came down, 

And glory shone around. 

95 



THE SON 

2 *'Fear not!" said he; for mighty dread 
Had seized their troubled mind, 

" Glad tidings of great joy I bring, 
To you and all mankind. 

3 ''To you, in David's town, this day 
Is bom, of David's line, 

The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord ; 
And this shall be the sign : 

4 '' The heavenly babe you there shall find 
To human view displayed, VJ 

All meanly wrapped in swathing-bands, *' 
And in a manger laid." 

5 Thus spake the seraph ; and forthwith 
Appeared a shining throng 

Of angels praising God on high. 
Who thus addressed their song : 

6 '' All glory be to God on high, 
And to the earth be peace : 

Good will henceforth from heaven to m.en, 
Begin and never cease!" 

Tate and Brady. 



116 8s. 7s. 

/^OME, thou long-expected Jesus, 
^-^ Born to set thy people free : 
From our fears and sins release us, 
Let us find our rest in thee. 

2 Israel's strength and consolation, ^ 
Hope of all the earth thou art ; 

Dear Desire of every nation, 
Joy of every longing heart. 

96 



I 



INCARNATION 



3 Bom thy people to deliver, 
Born a child, and yet a King, 

Born to reign in us forever, 

Now thy gracious kingdom bring. 



4 By thine own eternal Spirit, 
Rule in all our hearts alone ; 

By thine all-sufficient merit, 
Raise us to thy glorious throne. 

Charles Wesley. 



117 RM. 

TN the field with their flocks abiding, 
^ They lay on the dewy ground ; 
And glimmering under the starlight. 

The sheep lay white around ; 
When the light of the Lord streamed o'er 
them, 
And lo! from the heaven above, 
An angel leaned from the glory. 
And sang his song of love. 

He sang, that first sweet Christmas, 

The song that shall never cease, 
'' Glory to God in the highest. 
On earth good will and peace." 

2 ''To you in the city of David 

A Saviour is born to-day!" 
And sudden a host of the heavenly 
ones 
Flashed forth to join the lay. 
8 97 



THE SON 

never hath sweeter message 

Thrilled home to the souls of men, 
And the heavens themselves had never 
heard 
A gladder choir till then. 

For they sang that Christmas carol 

That never on earth shall cease, 
''Glory to God in the highest, 
On earth good will and peace.'' 

3 And the shepherds came to the man-j 
ger, 
And gazed on the Holy Child ; 
And calmly o'er that rude cradle 

The virgin mother smiled ; 
And the sky in the starlit silence, 

Seemed full of the angel lay : 
'* To you in the city of David 
A Saviour is bom to-day! " 

O they sang, and I ween that never 

The carol on earth shall cease. 
''Glor\^ to God in the highest, 
On earth good will and peace." 
Frederick W. Faber. 



118 5.6.8-5.5.8. 

pAIREST Lord Jesus! 

^ Ruler of all nature ! 
O thou of God and man the Son! 

Thee will I cherish. 

Thee will I honor, 
Thee, my soul's glory, joy, and crown. 



INCARNATION 

2 Fair are the meadows, 
Fairer still the woodlands, 

Robed in the blooming garb of spring ; 

Jesus is fairer, 

Jesus is purer, 
Who makes the woeful heart to sing. 

3 Fair is the sunshine, 
Fairer still the moonlight. 

And all the twinkling starry host ; 

Jesus shines brighter, 

Jesus shines purer 
Than all the angels heaven can boast. 

From the German. 

119 lis. I2s. 

C HOUT the glad tidings, exultingly sing, 
"^ Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King! 

1 Zion, the marvelous story be telling, 

p The Son of the Highest, how lowly his 

birth ! 

The brightest archangel in glory excelling, 

He stoops to redeem thee, he reigns upon 

earth! 

Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing, 

Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King! 

2 Tell how he cometh ; from nation to na- 

tion, 
The heart-cheering news let the earth 

echo round; 
How free to the faithful he offers salvation. 
How his people with joy everlasting are 

(crowned. 
99 



THE SON 

3 Mortals, your homage be gratefully 
bringing, 
And sweet let the gladsome hosanna 
arise; 
Ye angels, the full hallelujah be sing- 
ing; 
One chorus resound through the earth 
and the skies. 

William A. Muhlenburg. 



120 8s-6s.D. 

LONG years ago o'er Bethlehem's 
hills 
Was seen a wondrous thing ; 
As shepherds watched their sleeping 
flocks 
They heard the angels sing. 
The anthem rolled among the clouds 

When earth was hushed and still ; 
Its notes proclaimed sweet peace on 
earth, 
To all mankind good will. 
'' Glory to God in the highest," 

The angels' song resounds, 
'' Glory to God in the highest! '' 

2 That song is sung by rich and poor, 
Where'er the Christ is known ; 

'Tis sung in words, and sung in deeds, 
Which bind all hearts in one. 

Angels are still the choristers. 
But we the shepherds are, 



INCARNATION 

To bear the message which they bring, 

To those both near and far : 
''Glory to God in the highest," 

The angels' song resounds, 
''Glory to God in the highest! " 

C. Whitney Coombs. 

131 8s. 6s. D. Irregular. 

r^ LITTLE town of Bethlehem, 
^-^ How still we see thee lie ! 
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep 

The silent stars go by; 
Yet in thy dark streets shineth 

The everlasting Light ; 
The hopes and fears of all the years 

Are met in thee to-night. 

2 For Christ is born of Mary, 
_ And gathered all above, 

f- While mortals sleep, the angels keep 
Their watch of w^ondering love. 

O morning stars, together 
Proclaim the holy birth. 

And praises sing to God the King, 
And peace to men on earth ! 

3 How silently, how silently, 
The wondrous gift is given! 

So God imparts to human hearts 
The blessings of his heaven. 

No ear may hear his coming. 
But in this world of sin, 

Where meek souls will receive him still. 
The dear Christ enters in. 



THE SON 

4 O holy Child of Bethlehem! 

Descend to tis,-''We pAy^. 
Cast out our sin, and enter in, 

Be born in us to-day. 
We hear the Christmas angels 

The great glad tidings tell ; 
O come to us, abide with us, 

Our Lord Immanuel! 

Phillips Brooks. 

122 P. M. 

T^HOU didst leave thy throne and thy 
^ kingly crown, 

When thou camest to earth for me ; 
But in Bethlehem's home there was found 
no room 
For thy holy nativity. 
O come to my heart. Lord Jesus ! 
There is rooiQ in my heart for thee. 

2 Heaven's arches rang when the angels 

sang, 

Proclaiming thy royal degree ; 
But in lowly birth didst thou come to earth. 

And in great humility. 
O come to my heart. Lord Jesus ! 

There is room in my heart for thee. 

3 The foxes found rest, and the birds 

their nest 

In the shade of the forest tree ; 
But thy couch was the sod, O thou Son of God, 

In the deserts of Galilee. 
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus! 

There is room in my heart for thee. 



INCARNATION 

4 Thou earnest, O Lord, with the living 

word, 
That should set thy people free ; 
But with mocking scorn, and with crown 
of thorn, 
They bore thee to Calvary. 
O come to my heart. Lord Jesus! 
Thy cross is my only plea. 

5 When heaven's arches ring, and her 

choirs shall sing 
At thy coming to victory. 
Let thy voice call me home, saying, ''Yet 
there is room, 
There is room at my side for thee." 
And my heart shall rejoice. Lord Jesus, 
When thou comest and callest for me. 

Emily E. S. Elliott. 

133 RM. 

C ILENT night ! Holy night ! 
"^ All is calm, all is bright ; 
Round yon virgin mother and Clxild! 
Holy Infant, so tender and mild. 
Sleep in heavenly peace. 
Sleep in heavenly peace. 

2 Silent night! Holy night! 
Shepherds quake at the sight! 
Glories stream from heaven afar, 
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia. 
Christ, the Saviour, is born ! 
Christ, the Saviour, is born! 
103 



THE SON 

3 Silent night! Holy night! 

Son of God, love's pure light 

Radiant beams from thy holy face, 

With the dawn of redeeming grace, 

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, 

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. Joseph Mohr. 

134 L.M. 

^A yTHEN, marshaled on the nightly plain, 
^ ^ The glittering hosts bestud the sky,^ 
One star alone of all the train 

Can fix the sinner's wandering eye. 

2 Hark ! hark ! to God the chorus breaks, 
From every host, from every gem ; 

But one alone the Saviour speaks. 
It is the Star of Bethlehem. 

3 It is m}^ guide, my light, my all; 
It bids my dark forebodings cease ; 

And through life's storm and danger's'' 
thrall. 
It leads me to the port of peace. 

4 Thus, safely moored, my perils o'er, 
I'll smg first in night's diadem. 

Forever, and for evermore. 

The Star! the Star of Bethlehem! 

H. KiRKE White. 

135 J Is. ' 

r^ COME, all ye faithful, triumphantly 

^-^ sing ! 

Come, see in the manger the angels' dread 

King! 
To Bethlehem hasten, with joyful accord; 
O hasten! O hasten! to worship the Lord. 
104 



LIFE, CHARACTER, AND MINISTRY 

2 True Son of the Father, he conies from 

the skies; 
The womb of the Virgin he doth not despise ; 
To Bethlehem hasten, with joyful accord ; . 
O hasten! O hasten! to worship the Lord. 

3 O hark to the angels, all singing in heaven , 
''To God in the highest, all glory be given !" 
To Bethlehem hasten, with joyful accord, 
O hasten! O hasten! to worship the Lord. 

4 To thee, then, O Jesus, this day of thy 

birth, 
Be glory and honor through heaven and 

earth ; 
True Godhead Incarnate, Omnipotent 

Word! 

iO hasten! O hasten! to worship the Lord. 
I From the Latin. Tr. by Edward Caswall. 

LIFE, CHARACTER, AND MINISTRY 

136 C M. 

T A rHAT grace, O Lord, and beauty shone 
^ ^ Around thy steps below ! 
What patient love was seen in all 
Thy life and death of woe ! 

2 For, ever on thy burdened heart 
A weight of sorrow hung ; 

Yet no ungentle, murmuring word 
Escaped thy silent tongue. 

3 Thy foes might hate, despise, revile, 
Thy friends unfaithful prove ; 

Unwearied in forgiveness still, 
I Thy heart could only love. 
1 105 



THE SON 

4 O give us hearts to love like thee, 
Like thee, O Lord, to grieve 

Far more for others' sins, than all 
The wrongs that we receive. 

5 One with thyself, may every eye 
In us, thy brethren, see 

That gentleness and grace that spring ■ 
From union. Lord, with thee. " 

Edward Denny. 

137 L^M. 

T_r OW beauteous were the marks divine, 
^ -^ That in thy meekness used to shine. 
That lit thy lonely pathway, trod 
In wondrous love, O Son of God! 

2 O who like thee, so mild, so bright. 
Thou Son of man, thou Light of Light? 
O who like thee did ever go 
So patient, through a world of woe? 

3 O who like thee so humbly bore 
The scorn, the scoffs of men, before? 
So meek, so lowly, yet so high. 
So glorious in humility? 

4 And death, that sets the prisoner free, 
Was pang, and scoff, and scorn to thee ; 
Yet love through all thy torture glowed, 
And mercy with thy lifeblood flowed. 

5 O wondrous Lord, my soul would be 
Still more and more conformed to thee, 
And learn of thee, the lowty One, 
And like thee, all my journey run. 

A. Cleveland Coxe. 
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LIFE, CHARACTER, AND MINISTRY 

138 CM. 

A^rE may not climb the heavenly steeps 
^ ^ To bring the Lord Christ down ; 
In vain we search the lowest deeps, 
For him no depths can drown. 

2 But warm, sw^eet, tender, even yet 

A present help is he ; 
And faith has still its Olivet, 

And love its Galilee. 

" 3 The healing of the seamless dress 

Is by our beds of pain ; 
We touch him in life's throng and press, 

And we are whole again. 

4 Through him the first fond prayers are 

said 
Our lips of childhood frame ; 
The last low whispers of our dead 
Are burdened with- his name. 

5 O Lord and Master of us all, 
Whate'er our name or sign. 

We own thy sway, we hear thy call, 
We test our lives by thine ! 

John G. Whittier. 

129 CM. 

T^HE chosen three, on mountain height, 
^ While Jesus bowed in prayer, 
Beheld his vesture glow with light, 
His face shine wondrous fair. 

107 



THE SON 

2 And lo ! with the transfigured Lord, 
Leader and seer they saw ; 

With Carmel's hoary prophet stood " 
The giver of the law. 

3 From the low-bending cloud above, 
Whence radiant brightness shone, 

Spake out the Father's voice of love, 
'' Hear my beloved Son!'' 

4 Lord, lead us to the mountain height ; 
To prayer's transfiguring glow; 

And clothe us with the Spirit's might 
For grander work below. 

David H. Ela. 

130 8s. 7s.D. 

pRIEND of sinners! Lord of Glory! 
^ Lowly, Mighty ! Brother, King ! 
Musing o'er thy wondrous story, 

Grateful we thy praises sing : 
Friend to help us, comfort, save us, 

In whom power and pity blend — 
Praise we must the grace which gave us 

Jesus Christ, the sinners' Friend! 

2 Friend who never fails nor grieves us, 

Faithful, tender, constant, kind! — 
Friend who at all times receives us, 

Friend who came the lost to find : — 
Sorrow soothing, joys enhancing. 

Loving until life shall end — 
Then conferring bliss entrancing, 

Still, in heaven, the sinners' Friend? 

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LIFE, CHARACTER, AND MINISTRY 

3 O to love and serve thee better! 

From all evil set us free ; 
Break, Lord, every sinful fetter; 

Be each thought conformed to thee : 
Looking for thy bright appearing, 
I May our spirits upward tend ; 

1 Till no longer doubting, fearing, 

We behold the sinners' Friend! 

C. Newman Hall. 

131 L. M. D. 

r\ MASTER, it is good to be 
\^ High on the mountain here with thee, 
Where stand revealed to mortal gaze 
Those glorious saints of other days, 
Who once received on Horeb's height 
The eternal laws of truth and right, 
Or caught the still small whisper, higher 
Than storm, than earthquake, or than fire. 

2 O Master, it is good to be 
Entranced, enwrapt, alone with thee; 
And watch thy glistering raiment glow 
Whiter than Hermon's whitest snow; 
iThe human lineaments that shine 
Irradiant with a light divine ; 

Till we too change from grace to grace. 
Gazing on that transfigured face. 

3 O Master, it is good to be 

Here on the holy mount with thee : 
When darkling in the depths of night. 
When dazzled with excess of light, 
109 



THE SON 

We bow before the heavenly voice 
That bids bewildered souls rejoice, 
Though love wax cold, and faith be dim, 
''This is my Son, O hear ye him.'' 

Arthur P. Stanley. 



133 8.7.8. 7.7. 7J 

JESUS wept ! those tears are over, 
But his heart is still the same ; 
Kinsman, Friend, and elder Brother, 
Is his everlasting name. 

Saviour, who can love like thee, 
Gracious One of Bethany? 

2 When the pangs of trial seize us, 
When the waves of sorrow^ roll, 

I will lay my head on Jesus, 
Refuge of the troubled soul. 
vSurely, none can feel like thee, 
Weeping One of Bethany! 

3 Jesus wept! and still in glory. 

He can mark ea<ch mourner's tear; 
Loving to retrace the story 

Of the hearts he solaced here. 
Lord, when I am called to die, 
Let me think of Bethany. 

4 Jesus wept ! that tear of sorrow 
Is a legacy of love ; 

Yesterday, to-day, to-morrow, 
He the same doth ever prove. 
Thou art all in all to me. 
Loving One of Bethany! 

John R. Macduff. , 



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133 CM. 

■ T^HOU art the Way:— to thee alone 

•^ From sin and death we flee; 

And he who would the Father seek, 

Must seek him, Lord, by thee. 

2 Thou art the Truth: — thy word alone 
True wisdom can impart ; 

Thou only canst inform the mind, 
And purify the heart. 

3 Thou art the Life : — the rending tomb 
Proclaims thy conquering arm; 

And those who put their trust in thee 
Nor death nor hell shall harm. 

4 Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life ; 
Grant us that way to know. 

That truth to keep, that life to win. 
Whose joys eternal flow. 

George W. Doane. 

134 L. M. 6L 

Wf HEN gathering clouds around I view, 

^'' ^^ And days are dark, and friends are 
few, 
On Him I lean who not in vain 
Experienced every human pain; 
He sees my wants, allays my fears, 
And counts and treasures up my tears. 
2 If aught should tempt my soul to stray 
From heavenly wisdom's narrow way. 
To fly the good I would pursue. 
Or do the sin I would not do. 
Still He, who felt temptation's power. 
Shall guard me in that dangerous hour. 



t 



o 



THE SON 

^ If wounded love my bosom swell, 
Deceived by those I prized too well, 
He shall his pitying aid bestow, 
Who felt on earth severer woe, — 
At once betrayed, denied, or fled. 
By those who shared his daily bread. 

4 If vexing thoughts within me rise. 
And, sore dismayed, my spirit dies. 
Still He, who once vouchsafed to bear 
The sickening anguish of despair. 
Shall sweetly soothe, shall gently dry. 
The throbbing heart, the streaming eye. 

5 When, sorrowing, o'er some stone I bend, 
Which covers what was once a friend. 
And from his voice, his hand, his smile. 
Divides me for a little while, — 

Thou, Saviour, mark'st the tears I shed,- 
For thou didst weep o'er Lazarus dead. 

6 And O, when I have safely past 
Through every conflict but the last. 
Still, still unchanging, watch beside 
My painful bed, for thou hast died, 
Then point to realms of cloudless day 
And wipe the latest tear away. 

Robert Grant. 

135 C M. 

1\ /[AJESTIC sweetness sits enthroned 
^^^ Upon the Saviour's brow ; 
His head with radiant glories crowned. 
His lips with grace o'erflow. 



LIFE, CHARACTER, AND MINISTRY 

2 He saw me plunged in deep distress, 
He flew to my relief ; 

For me he bore the shameful cross, 
And carried all my grief. 

3 To him I owe my life and breath, 
And all the joys I have ; 

He makes me triumph over death. 
He saves me from the grave. 

4 To heaven, the place of his abode, 
He brings my weary feet ; • 

Shows me the glories of my God, 
And makes my joys complete. 

5 Since from his bounty I receive 
Such proofs of love divine. 

Had I a thousand hearts to give, , 
Lord, they should all be thine. 

Samuel Stennett. 

136 8s.7s. ^ 

nPHE King of love my Shepherd is, 
^ Whose goodness faileth never; 

1 nothing lack if I am his. 

And he is mine forever. 

2 Where streams of living water flow. 
My ransomed soul he leadeth, 

And, where the verdant pastures grow. 
With food celestial feedeth. 

Perverse and foolish oft I strayed. 
But yet in love he sought me, 
^nd on his shoulder gently laid, 
And home, rejoicing, brought me. 
9 113 



THE SON 

4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill 
With thee, dear Lord, beside me ; 

Thy rod and staff my comfort still, 
Thy cross before to guide me. 

5 And so through all the length of days, 
Thy goodness f aileth never ; 

Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise 
Within thy house forever. 

Henry W. Baker. 

137 ' CM. 

T_I O W sweet the name of Jesus sounds 
^ -^ In a believer's ear! 
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, 
And drives away his fear. 

2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, 
And calms the troubled breast; 

'Tis manna to the hungry soul, 
And to the w^eary, rest. 

3 Dear name ! the rock on which I build, 
My shield and hiding place ; 

My never-failing treasury, filled 
With boundless stores of grace! 

4 Weak is the effort of my heart. 
And cold my warmest thought ; 

But when I see thee as thou art, ^ 
I'll praise thee as I ought. 

5 Till then, I would thy love proclaim 
With every fleeting breath; 

And may the music of thy name 
Refresh my soul in death. 

John Newton. 
114 



LIFE, CHARACTER, AND MINISTRY 

138 L,M. 

/^"^^HRIST'S life our code, his cross our 
^^ creed, 

Our common, glad confession be ; 
Our deepest wants, our highest aims, 

Find their fulfillment, Lord, in thee. 

2 Dear Son of God ! thy blessed will — 
Our hearts would own, with saints 

above ; 
All life is larger for thy law, 

All service sweeter for thy love. 

3 Thy life our code ! in letters clear 
We read our duty, day by day. 

Thy footsteps tracing eagerly, 

Who art the truth, the life, the way. 

4 Thy cross our creed ! thy boundless love 
A ransomed world at last shall laud, 

And crown thee their eternal King, 
O Lord of Glory ! Lamb of God ! 

5 Till then, to thee our souls aspire 
In ardent prayer and earnest deed. 

With love like thine, confessing, still, 
Christ's life our code ! his cross our creed I 
Benjamin Copeland. 

139 L. M. 

CTRONG wSon of God, immortal Love, 
^ Whom we, that have not seen thy face, 

By faith, and faith alone, embrace, 
Believing where we cannot prove ; 
115 



THE SON 

2 Thou wilt not leave tis in the dust : 
Thou madest man, he knows not why, 
He thinks he was not made to die: 

And thou hast made him: thou art just. 

3 Thou seemest human and divine. 
The highest, holiest manhood, thou: 
Our wills are ours, w^e know not how ; 

Our Vvdlls are ours, to make them thine. 

4 Our little systems have their day ; 

They have their day and cease to be: ,' 

They are but broken lights of thee, j 

And thou, O Lord, art more than they. j 

Alfred Tennyson. | 

140 L.M. I 

IV/T Y dear Redeemer and my Lord, | 

^^^ I read my duty in thy word ; j 

But in thy life the law appears, -' 

Drawn out in living characters. 1; 

2 Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, | 
Such deference to thy Father's will, f 
Such love and meekness so divine, j 
I would transcribe and make them mine, j 

3 Cold mountains and the midnight air 
Witnessed the fervor of thy prayer ; 
The desert thy temptations knew, 
Thy conflict and thy victory too. 

4 Be thou my pattern ; make me bear 
More of thy gracious image here ; 
Then God, the Judge, shall own my name 
Among the followers of the Lamb. 

Isaac Watts. 
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SUFFERINGS AND DEATH 

141 L. M. 

T A rHEN I survey the wondrous cross 
^ ^ On which the Prince of glory died, 
My richest gain I count but loss, 

And pour contempt on all my pride. 

2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, 
Save 'in_ the death of Christ, my God; 

i\ll the vain things that charm me most, 
I sacrifice them to his blood. 

3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, 
vSorrow and love flow mingled down! 

Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, 
Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 

4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, 
That were a present far too small ; jy^ 

Love so amazing, so divine. 

Demands my soul, my life, my all. 

Isaac Watts. 



143 C M. 

OEHOLD the vSaviour of mankind 
^ Nailed to the shameful tree! 
How vast the love that him inclined 
To bleed and die for thee ! ' 

2 Hark, how he groans! while nature 
shakes. 
And earth's strong pillars bend! 
The temple's veil in sunder breaks. 
The solid marbles rend. 
117 



THE SON 

3 Tis done! the precious ransom's paid! 
"Receive my soul!" he cries; 

See where he bows his sacred head! 
He bows his head, and dies ! 

4 But soon he'll break death's envious 

chain, 
And in full glory shine : 
O Lamb of God, was ever pain, 
Was ever love, like thine? 

Samuel Wesley, Sr. 

143 8s: 7s. 

T N the cross of Christ I glory, 

^ Towering o'er the wrecks of time; 

AH the light of sacred story 

Gathers round its head sublime. 

2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, 
Hopes deceive, and fears annoy. 

Never shall the cross forsake me ; 
Lo ! it glows with peace and joy. 

3 When the sun of bliss is beaming 
Light and love upon my way, 

Prom the cross the radiance streaming 
Adds more luster to the day. 

4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, 
By the cross are sanctified ; 

Peace is there, that knows no measure, 
Joys that through all time abide. 

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SUFFERINGS AND DEATH 

5 In the cross of Christ I glory, 
Towering o'er the wrecks of time ; 

All the light of sacred story 

Gathers round its head sublime. 

John Bowring. 

144 7s. 

■jSJEVER further than Thy cross, 
^ ^ Never higher than thy feet ; 
Here earth's precious things seem dross, 
Here earth's bitter things grow sweet. 

2 Gazing thus our sin we see, 
Learn thy love while gazing thus ; 

Sin, which laid the cross on thee, 
Love, which bore the cross for us. 

3 Here we learn to serve and give, 
And, rejoicing, self deny; 

Here we gather love to live. 
Here we gather faith to die. 

4 Pressing onward as we can, 

Still to this our hearts must tend ; 
Where our earliest hopes began, 
There our last aspirings end ; 

5 Till amid the hosts of light, 
We in thee redeemed, complete. 

Through thy cross made pure and 
white. 
Cast our crowns before thy feet. 

Elizabeth R. Charles. 
119 



THE SON 

145 L. M, 

T ORD JESUS, when we stand afar 
^^ And gaze upon thy holy cross, 
In love of thee and scorn of self, 
O may we count the world as loss ! 

2 When we behold thy bleeding wounds. 
And the rough way that thou hast 

trod, 
Make us to hate the load of sin 
That lay so heavy on our God. 

3 O holy Lord ! uplifted high 

With outstretched arms, in mortal woe, 
Embracing in thy wondrous love 
The sinful world that lies below! 

4 Give us an ever-living faith 

To gaze beyond the things we see ; 
And in the mystery of thy death 
Draw us and all men after thee ! 

William W. How. 

146 C M. 

A LAS! and did my Saviour bleed? 
^^"^ And did my Sovereign die? 
Would he devote that sacred head 
For such a worm as I ? 

2 Was it for crimes that I have done, 

He groaned upon the tree ? 
Amazing pity ! grace unknown ! 

And love beyond degree! 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH 

3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, 
And shut his glories in, 

When Christ, the mighty Maker, died 
For man the creature's sin. 

4 Thus might I hide my blushing face 
While his dear cross appears ; 

Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, 
And melt mine eyes to tears. 

5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay 
The debt of love I owe : 

Here, Lord, I give myself away, — 
'Tis all that I can do. 

Isaac Watts. 

147 L.M. 

'HPIvS midnight ; .and on Olives' brow 
^ The staf is dimmed that lately shone : 

'Tis midnight ; in the garden now, 
The suffering Saviour prays alone. 

2 'Tis midnight; and from all removed, 
The Saviour wrestles lone with fears ; 

E'en that disciple whom he loved 
Heeds not his Master's grief and tears. 

3 'Tis midnight ; and for others' guilt 
The Man of sorrows weeps in blood ; 

Yet he that hath in anguish knelt 
Is not forsaken by his God. 

4 'Tis midnight; and from ether-plains 
Is borne the song that angels know ; 

Unheard by mortals are the strains 

That sweetly soothe the Saviour's woe. 

William B. Tappan. 



THE SON 

148 LM. 

JESUS, thy blood and righteousness 
My beauty are, my glorious dress ; 
'Midst flaming worlds, in these arrayed, 
With joy shall I lift up my head. 

2 Bold shall I stand in thy great day, 
For who aught to my charge shall lay? 
Fully absolved through these I am, 
From sin and fear, from guilt and shame. 

3 The holy, meek, unspotted Lamb, 
Who from the Father's bosom came. 
Who died for me, e'en me to atone, 
Now for my Lord and God I own. 

4 Lord, I believe thy precious blood, 
Which, at the mercy seat of God, 
Forever doth for sinners plead. 

For me, e'en for my soul, was shed. 

5 Lord, I believe were sinners more 
Than sands upon the ocean shore^ 
Thou hast for all a ransom paid, 
For all a full atonement made. 

NiCOLAUS L. ZiNZEXDORF. 

Tr. by John Wesley. 

149 L. M. 

u '^T^IS finished!" so the Saviour cried, 

^ And meekly bowed his head and 
'Tis finished! yes, the race is run, [died: 
The battle fought, the victory won. 
2 'Tis finished ! all that heaven foretold 
By prophets in the days of old ; 
And truths are opened to our view, 
That kings and prophets never knew. 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH 

3 'Tis finished ! Son of God, thy power 
Hath triumphed in this awful hour ; 
And yet our eyes with sorrow see 
That life to us was death to thee. 

4 'Tis finished! let the joyful sound 

Be heard through all the nations round ; 
'Tis finished! let the triumph rise 
And swell the chorus of the skies ! 

Samuel Stennett. Alt. 

150 L.M. 

"D IDE on, ride on in majesty! 
^^ Hark ! all the tribes Hosanna cry ; 
O Saviour meek, pursue thy road 
With palms and scattered garments 
strowed. 

2 Ride on, ride on in majesty! 
In lowly pomp ride on to die : 

O Christ, thy triumphs now begin 
O'er captive death and conquered sin. 

3 Ride on, ride on in majesty! 
The winged squadrons of the sky 

Look down with sad and wondering eyes 
To see the approaching sacrifice. 

4 Ride on, ride on in majesty! 
Thy last and fiercest strife is nigh ; 
The Father, on his sapphire throne, 
Expects his own anointed Son. 

5 Ride on, ride on in majesty! 
In lowly pomp ride on to die ; 
Bow thy meek head to mortal pain. 
Then take, O God, thy power, and reign. 

Henry H. Milman. 
123 



THE SON 

151 7s. 6s. D. 

r^ SACRED Head, now wounded, 

^-^ With grief and shame weighed down, 

Now scornfully surrounded 

With thorns, thine only crown ; 
O sacred Head, what glory, 

What bliss, till now was thine! 
Yet, though despised and gory, 

I joy to call thee mine. 

2 What language shall I borrow 
To thank thee, dearest Friend, 

For this, thy dying sorrow, 

Thy pity without end? 
O make me thine forever; 

And should I fainting be, 
Lord, let me never, never, 

Outlive my love to thee. 

3 Be near me when I'm dying, 
O show thy cross to me ; 

And, for my succor flying. 

Come, Lord, and set me free : 
These eyes, new faith receiving. 

From Jesus shall not move ; 
For he who dies believing. 

Dies safely, through thy love. 

Bernard of Clairvaux, Paul Gerhardt. 
Tr. by J. W. Alexander. 

153 L.M. 

/^ COME and mourn with me awhile; 
^-^ O come ye to the Saviour's side; 
O come, together let us mourn ; 
Jesus, our Lord, is crucified. 
124 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH 

2 Have we no tears to shed for him, 
While soldiers scoff and Jews deride? 

Ah ! look how patiently he hangs ; 
Jesus, our Lord, is crucified. 

3 Seven times he spake, seven words of 

love; 
And all three hours his silence cried 
For mercy on the souls of men ; 
Jesus, our Lord, is crucified. 

4 O love of God ! O sin of man ! 

In this dread act your strength is tried ; 
And victory remains with love ; 
Jesus, our Lord, is crucified. 

Frederick W. Faber. 

153 L. M.6L 

/^ LOVE divine, what hast thou done! 
^^ The incarnate God hath died for 

me ! 
The Father's coetemal Son 

Bore all my sins upon the tree ! 
The Son of God for me hath died : 
My Lord, my Love, is crucified. 

2 Behold him, all ye that pass by. 
The bleeding Prince of life and peace ! 

Come, sinners, see your Saviour die. 
And say, was ever grief like his? 

Come, feel with me his blood applied : 

My Lord, my Love, is crucified: 
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3 Is crucified for me and you, 
To bring- us rebels back to God : 

Believe, believe the record true. 

Ye all are bought with Jesus' blood: 
Pardon for all flows from his side : 
My Lord, my Love, is crucified. 

4 Then let us sit beneath his cross. 
And gladly catch the healing stream; 

All things for him account but loss. 

And give up all our hearts to him : 
Of nothing think or speak beside : 
My Lord, my Love, is crucified. 

Charles Wesley. 

154 8.8.7.D. 

IVT EAR the cross was Mary weeping, 
^ ^ There her mournful station keeping, 

Gazing on her dying Son: 
There in speechless anguish groaning. 
Yearning, trembling, sighing, moaning, 

Through her soul the sword had gone. 

2 When no eye its pity gave us, 
When there was no arm to save us, 

He his love and power displayed : 
By his stripes he wrought our healing, 
By his death, our life revealing. 

He for us the ransom paid. 

3 Jesus, may thy love constrain us. 
That from sin we may refrain us. 

In thy griefs may deeply grieve : 
Thee our best affections giving, 
To thy glory ever living. 

May we in thy glory live. 

Jacopone da Todi. Tr. by J. W. Alexander. 
126 






SUFFERINGS AND DEATH 

155 S.M. 

Q PERFECT life of love! 
^-^ All, all is finished now ; 
All that He left his throne above 
To do for us below. 

2 No work is left undone 
Of all the Father willed ; 

His toils, his sorrows, one by one, 
The Scripture have fulfilled. 

3 No pain that we can share 
But he has felt its smart ; 

All forms of human grief and care 
Have pierced that tender heart. 

4 And on his thorn-crowned head, 
And on his sinless soul. 

Our sins in all their guilt were laid. 
That he might make us whole. 

5 In perfect love he dies ; 
For me he dies, for me : 

O all-atoning Sacrifice, 
I cling by faith to thee. 

6 In every time of need, 
Before the judgment throne, 

Thy work, O Lamb of God, I'll plead, 
Thy merits, not my own. 

7 Yet work, Lord, in me. 

As thou for me hast wrought ; 
And let my love the answer be 
To grace thy love has brought. 

Henry W. Baker. 

127 



THE SON 

RESURRECTION 

156 7s. ( With Hallelujah. ) 

/^HRIST the Lord is risen to-day, 
^-^ Sons of men and angels say : 
Raise your joys and triumphs high, 
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. 

2 Love's redeeming work is done; 
Fought the fight, the battle won: 
Lo! the sun's eclipse is o'er; 

Lo! he sets in blood no more. 

3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, 
Christ has burst the gates of hell : 
Death in vain forbids his rise ; 
Christ hath opened paradise. 

4 Lives again our glorious King; 
Where, O death, is now thy sting? 
Once he died our souls to save ; 
Where's thy victory, boasting grave? 

5 Soar we now where Christ has led. 
Follow our exalted Head ; 

Made like him, like him we rise ; 
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies! 
Charles Wesley. 

157 S.M. 

HP HE Lord is risen indeed ; 
^ The grave hath lost its pre^/ ; 
With him shall rise the ransomed seed. 

To reign in endless day. 
2 The Lord is risen indeed ; 

He lives, to die no more ; 
He lives, the vsinner's cause to plead. 

Whose curse and shame he bore. 
128 



RESURRECTION 

3 The Lord is risen indeed ; 
Attending angels, hear! 

Up to the courts of heaven, with speed, 
The joyful tidings bear: 

4 Then wake your golden lyres, 
And strike each cheerful chord ; 

Join, all ye bright celestial choirs. 
To sing our risen Lord. 

Thomas Kelly. 

158 L.M.D. 

/^UR Lord is risen from the dead; 
^-^ Our Jesus is gone up on high; 
The powers of hell are captive led, 

Dragged to the portals of the sky : 
There hk triumphal chariot waits. 

And angels chant the solemn lay : 
'' Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates ; 

Ye everlasting doors, give way!" 

2 '' Loose all your bars of massy light. 
And wide unfold the ethereal scene ; 

He claims these mansions as his right ; 

Receive the King of glorv in ! " 
"Who is the King of glory? Who?" 

''The Lord, that all our foes overcame. 
The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew: 

And Jesus is the Conqueror's name." 

3 Lo, his triumphal chariot waits, 
And angels chant the solemn lay : 

** Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates; 
Ye everlasting doors, give way!" 

10 129 



THE SON 

"Who is the King of glory? Who?^ 
''The Lord, of glorious power possessed; 

The King of saints and angels too ; 
God over all, forever blest!" 

Charles Wesley. 

159 I Os. 11 s* D. Irregular. 

T IFT vour glad voices in triumph on 
^ high, 

For Jesus hath risen, and man cannot die ; 
Vain were the terrors that gathered 

around him, 
And short the dominion of death and the 

grave ; 
He burst from the fetters of darkness that 

bound him. 
Resplendent in glory to live and to save ! 
Loud was the chorus of angels on 'high. 
The Saviour hath risen, and man shall 

not die. 

2 Glory to God, in full anthems of joy; 
The being he gave us death cannot de- 
stroy : 
Sad were the life we must part with to- 
morrow, 
If tears were our birthright, and death 
were our end ; • 

But Jesus hath cheered the dark valley of 
sorrow. 
And bade us, immortal, to heaven ascend : 
Lift then your voices in triumph on high, 
For Jesus hath risen, and man shall not 
die. Henry Ware, Jr. 

130 



RESURRECTION 

160 8s.7s.d/ 

C ING with all the sons of glory, 
^ Sing the resurrection song! 
Death and sorrow, earth's dark story, 

To the former days belong : 
All around the clouds are breaking. 

Soon the, storms of time shall cease, 
In God's likeness, man awaking. 

Knows the everlasting peace. 

2 O what glory, far exceeding 
All that eye has yet perceived ! 

Holiest hearts for ages pleading, 
Never that full joy conceived. 

God has promised, Christ prepares it. 
There on high our welcome waits ; 

Every humble spirit shares it, 

Christ has passed the eternal gates. 

3 Life eternal! heaven rejoices, 
Jesus lives who once was dead ; 

Join, O man, the deathless voices. 
Child of God, lift up thy head! 

Patriarchs from the distant ages. 
Saints all longing for their heaven. 

Prophets, psalmists, seers, and sages. 
All await the glory given. 

4 Life eternal! O what wonders 
Crowd on faith ; what joy unknown. 

When, amidst earth's closing thunders, 
Saints shall stand before the throne ! 
131 



THE SON 



O to enter that bright portal, 
See that glowing firmanient, 

Know, with thee, O God immortal, 
''Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent!'' 

William J. Irons. 



161 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

T) ISE, glorious Conqueror, rise 
^^ Into thy native skies ; 

Assume thy right ; 
And where in many a fold 
The clouds are backward rolled, 
Pass through those gates of gold. 

And reign in light. 

2 Victor o'er death and hell, 
Cherubic legions swell 

The radiant train : 
Praises all heaven inspire; 
Each angel sweeps his lyre, 
And claps his wings of fire, 

Thou Lamb once slain! 

3 Enter, incarnate God! 
No feet but thine have trod 

The serpent down : 
Blow the full trumpets, blow, 
Wider yon portals throw, 
Saviour, triumphant, go, 

And take thy crown! 

4 Lion of Judah, hail! 
And let thy name prevail 

From age to age : 
132 



<i 



RESURRECTION 

Lord of the rolling years, 
Claim for thine own the spheres, 
For thou hast bought with tears 
Thy heritage. 

Matthew Bridges. 

163 7s. 

T_T AIL the day that sees Him rise, 

^ ^ Ravished from our wishful eyes ! 
Christ, awhile to mortals given, 
Reascends his native heaven. 

2 There the pompous triumph waits: 
Lift your heads, eternal gates; 
Wide unfold the radiant scene ; 
Take the King of glory in ! 

3 Circled round with angel powers, 
Their triumphant Lord and ours. 
Conqueror over death and sin. 
Take the King of glory in ! 

4 Him though highest heaven receives, 
Still he loves the earth he leaves ; 
Though returning to his throne. 

Still he calls mankind his own. 

5 Saviour, parted from our sight, 
High above yon azure height, 
Grant our hearts may thither rise, . 
Following thee beyond the skies. 

Charles Wesley. 
133 



THE SON 

163 7s. 6s.D. 

/^^OME, ye faithful, raise the strain 
^^ Of triumphant gladness! 
God hath brought his Israel 

Into joy from sadness, 
Loosed from Pharaoh's bitter yoke 

Jacob's sons and daughters. 
Led them with unmoistened foot 

Through the Red Sea waters. 



2 'Tis the spring of souls to-day: 
Christ hath burst his prison, 

From the frost and gloom of death 
Light and life have risen. 

All the winter of our sins, 
Long and dark, is flying 

From his light to whom we give 
Thanks and praise undying. 

3 Now the queen of seasons, bright 
With the day of splendor. 

With the royal feast of feasts, 

Comes its joy to render; 
Comes to glad Jerusalem, 

Who, with true affection. 
Welcomes in unwearied strains 

Jesus' resurrection! 

4 ''Hallelujah!" now we cry 
To our King Immortal, 

Who, triumphant, burst the bars 
Of the tomb's dark portal ; 
134 



I 



RESURRECTION 

''Hallelujah!" with the Son, 
God the Father praising; 
"Hallelujah!" yet again 
To the Spirit raising. 
John of Damascus. Tr. by John M. Neale. 

164 7s. 6s.D^ 

T^HE day of resurrection, 
^ Earth, tell it out abroad, 
The passover of gladness. 

The passover of God. 
From death to life eternal, 

From earth unto the sky, 
Our Christ hath brought us over 

With hymns of victory. 

2 Our hearts be pure from evil, 
That we may see aright 

The Lord in rays eternal 

Of resurrection light; 
And, listening to his accents. 

May hear, so calm and plain. 
His own "All hail!" and, hearing, 

May raise the victor-strain. 

3 Now let the heavens be joyful! 
Let earth her song begin ! 

Let the round world keep triumph, 

And all that is therein ! 
Invisible and visible, 

Their notes let all things blend. 
For Christ the Lord hath risen. 

Our joy that hath no end. 

John of Damasctis. Tr. by John M. Neale. 
135 



THE SON 

165 L. M. 

TIT E dies ! the Friend of sinners dies ! 

^ ^ Lo ! Salem's daughters weep around ; 

A solemn darkness veils the skies, 

A sudden trembling shakes the ground, 

2 Here's love and grief beyond degree: 
The Lord of Glory dies for man ! 

But lo ! what sudden joys we see, 
Jesus, the dead, revives again! 

3 The rising God forsakes the tomb ; 
In vain the tomb forbids his rise ; 

Cherubic legions guard him home. 
And shout him welcome to the skies. 

4 Break off your tears, ye saints, and tell 
How high your great Deliverer reigns ; 

Sing how he spoiled the hosts of hell. 
And led the monster death in chains ! 

5 Say, ''Live forever, wondrous King! 
Born to redeem, and strong to save;" 

Then ask the monster, ''Where's thy; 
sting?" 

And, "Where's thy victory, boasting 
grave?" 

Isaac Watts. Alt. by Martin Madan. 

166 lis. 

A A WELCOME, happy morning! age to age 

^ ^ shall say : 

Hell to-day is vanquished, heaven is won 

to-day ! 

Lo, the Dead is living, God for evermore! 

Him their true Creator, all his works adore. 

136 






I RESURRECTION 

2 Earth with joy confesses, clothing her 

for spring, 
All good gifts returned with her returning 

King. 
Bloom in every meadow, leaves on every 

bough. 
Speak his sorrows ended, hail his triumph 

now. 

3 Maker and Redeemer, life and health of 

all, 
Thou, from heaven beholding human na- 
ture's fall, 
Of the Father's Godhead true and only vSon, 
Manhood to deliver, manhood didst put on. 

4 Thou, of life the author, death didst 

undergo. 
Tread the path of darkness, saving strength 

to show; 
Come then, true and faithful, now fulfill 

thy word, 
'Tis thine own third morning, rise, O 
- btiried Lord! 

I 5 Loose the souls long-prisoned, bound 

with Satan's chain; 
All that now is fallen raise to life again ; 
Show thy face in brightness, bid the nations 

see, 
Bring again our daylight ; day returns with 

thee! Venantius Fortunatus. 

Tr. by John Ellerton. 
137 



THE SON 

ASCENSION AND REIGN 

167 CM. 

OEHOLD the glories of the Lamb 
^^ Amidst his Father's throne ; 
Prepare new honors for his narne, 
And songs before unknown. 



2 Let elders worship at his feet, 
The church adore around; 

With vials full of odors sweet, 
And harps of sweetest sound. 

3 Those are the prayers of all the saints 
And these the hymns they raise : 

Jesus is kind to our complaints, 
He loves to hear our praise. 

4 Now to the Lamb that once was slain 
Be endless blessings paid : 

Salvation, glory, joy, remain 
Forever, on thy head. 

5 Thou hast redeemed our souls with blood 
Hast set the prisoners free ; 

Hast made us kings and priests to God ; 
And we shall reign with thee. 

Isaac Watts. 

168 L.M. 

T KNOW that my Redeemer lives ; 
^ What joy the blest assurance gives! 
He lives, he lives, who once was dead ; 
He lives, my everlasting Head ! 
138 



ASCENSION AND REIGN 

2 He lives, to bless me with his love ; 
He lives, to plead for me above ; - 
He lives, my hungry soul to feed ; 
He lives, to help in time of need. 

3 He lives, and grants tne daily breath ; 
He lives, and I shall conquer death ; 
He lives, my mansion to prepare ; 

He lives, to bring me safely there. 

4 He lives, all glory to his name ; 
He lives, my Saviour, still the same ; 
What joy the blest assurance gives, 

1 know that my Redeemer lives ! 

Samuel Medley. 

169 8s. 7s. 6L 

T OOK, ye saints, the sight is glorious, 
^^ See the Man of sorrows now ; 
From the fight returned victorious, 

Every knee to him shall bow : 
Crown him, crown him! 

Crowns become the Victor's brow. 

2 Crown the Saviour, angels, crov\^n him : 
Rich the trophies Jesus brings : 

In the seat of power enthrone him. 
While the vault of heaven rings : 

Crown him, crown him! 
Crown the Saviour King of kings. 

3 Sinners in derision crowned him, 
Mocking thus the Saviour's claim ; 

Saints and angels crowd around him, 
Own his title, praise his name : 

Crown him, crown him! 

Spread abroad the Victor's fame. 

139 



THE SON 

4 Hark, those bursts of acclamation! 

Hark, those loud triumphant chords! 
Jesus takes the highest station: 
O what joy the sight affords! 
Crown him, crow^n him, 
King of kings, and Lord of lords. 

Thomas Kelly. 

170 7s. D. 

T_T E is gone ; a cloud of light 
■^ ^ Has received him from our sight ; 
High in heaven, where eye of men 
Follows not, nor angels' ken; 
Through the veils of time and space, 
Passed into the holiest place ; 
All the toil, the sorrow done, 
All the battle fought and won. 

2 He is gone ; towards their goal 
World and church must onward roll 
Far ^behind we leave the past ; 
Forward are our glances cast: 
Still his words before us range 
Through the ages, as they change : 
Wheresoe'er the truth shall lead. 
He will give whatever we need. 

3 He is gone ; but we once more 
Shall behold him as before ; 
In the heaven of heavens the same, 
As on earth he went and came.' 
In the many mansions there, 
Place for us he will prepare : 
In that world unseen, unknown. 
He and we shall yet be one. 

Arthur P. Stanley. 
140 



I 



ASCENSION AND REIGN 

171 8s. 7s.D. 

XJTAIL, thou once despised Jesus! 
^ . Hail, thou Galilean King! 
Thou didst suffer to release us ; 

Thou didst free salvation bring. 
Hail, thou agonizing Saviour, 

Bearer of our sin and shame ! 
By thy merits we find favor ; 

Life is given through thy name. 

2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, 

All our sins on thee were laid : 
By almighty love anointed. 

Thou hast full atonement made. 
All thy people are forgiven. 

Through the virtue of thy blood ; 
Opened is the gate of heaven ; 

Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 



3 Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory, 
There forever to abide ; 

All the heavenly hosts adore thee, 
Seated at thy Father's side : 

There for sinners thou art pleading ; 
There thou dost our place prepare: 

Ever for us interceding, * 
Till in glory we appear. 

4 Worship, honor, power, and blessing, 
Thou art worthy to receive ; 

Loudest praises, without ceasing. 
Meet it is for us to give. 
141 



THE SON 

Help, ye bright angelic spirits ; 

Bring your sweetest, noblest lays; 
Help to sing our Saviour's merits ; 

Help to chant Immanuel's praise ! 

John Bakewell. 

JESUS, the Conqueror, reigns, 
In glorious strength arrayed ; 
His kingdom over all maintains, 
And bids the earth be glad. 

2 Ye sons of men, rejoice 
In Jesus' mighty love ; 

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice. 
To him who rules above. 

3 Extol his kingly power; 
Kiss the exalted Son, 

Who died, and lives to die no more, 
High on his Father's throne : 

4 Our Advocate with God, 
He undertakes our cause, 

And spreads through all the earth abroad 
The victory of his cross. 

Charles Wesley. 

173 CM. 

T^ HE_ head that orice was crowned with 
^ thorns. 

Is crowned with glory now ; 
A royal diadem adorns 
The mighty Victor's brow. 
142 



I 



ASCENSION AND REIGN 

2 The highest place that heaven affords 
Is his, IS his bv right 

The King of kings, and Lord of lords, ' 
And heaven s eternal Light : 

3 The joy of all who dwell above 
Ihe joy of all below. 

To whom he manifests his love 
And grants his name to know. 

* Wtl^!n -f ^ ^^°^^'.^ith all its shame, ' 

With all Its grace, is given ; 
Iheir name, an everlasting name, 

Iheir joy, the joy of heaven. 

; They suffer with their Lord below 

rhey reign with him above • 
I heir everlasting joy to know 

1 he mystery of his love. 

Thomas Kelly. 

/^^ MT^ , OS. 7s. D. 

O .5 S^^^^ '^' ^^°^e a^l others, 
_ Well deserves the name of Friend • 
His is love beyond a brother's 

Costly, free, and knows no end 
Which of all our friends, to save us. 

Could or would have shed his blood? 
iiut the Saviour died to have us 

-Reconciled in him to God.. 

2 When he lived on earth abased 
_ -bnend of sinners was his name- 
Wow, above all glory raised. 
He rejoices in the same. 



143 



THE SON 

O for grace our hearts to soften! 

Teach us, Lord, at length to love ; 
We, alas! forget too often 

What a Friend we have above. 

John Newton. 



175 6s.5s.D. 

r^ OLDEN harps are sounding, 
^-^ Angel voices ring. 
Pearly gates are opened, 

Opened for the King. 
Christ, the King of glory, 

Jesus, King of love. 
Is gone up in triumph 
To his throne above. 
All his work is ended ; 

Joyfully we sing, 
Jesus hath ascended. 
Glory to our King ! 

2 He who came to save us, 
He who bled and died. 

Now is crowned with glory, 

At his Father's. side. 
Never more to suffer, 

Never more to die ; 
Jesus, King of glory. 

Is gone up on high. 

3 Pleading for his children 
In that blessed place, 

Calling them to glory. 
Sending them his grace, 
144 



ASCENSION AND REIGN 

His bright home preparing, 
Faithful ones, for you, 

Jesus ever liveth, 
Ever loveth too. 

Frances R. Havergal 



176 8s.7s.D. 

UALLELUJAH! sing to Jesus! 
^ ^ His the scepter, his the throne ; 
Hallelujah! his the triumph. 

His the victory alone ; 
Hark ! the songs of peaceful Zion 

Thunder like a mighty flood ; 
Jesus out of every nation 

Hath redeemed us by his blood . 

2 Hallelujah! not as orphans 
Are we left in sorrow now ; 

Hallelujah! he is near us. 

Faith believes, .nor questions how: 
Though the cloud from sight received 
him, 

When the forty days were o'er; 
Shall our hearts forget his promise, 

''I am with you evermore '7 

3 Hallelujah! Bread of heaven, 
Thou on earth our food, our stay! 

Hallelujah! here the sinful 
Flee to thee from day to day ; 

Intercessor, Friend of sinners. 
Earth's Redeemer, plead for me. 

Where the songs of all the sinless 
Sweep across the crystal sea. 

11 145 



THE SON 

4 Hallelujah! sing to Jesus! 

His the scepter, his the throne ; 
Hallelujah! his the triumph, 

His the victory alone : 
Hark ! the songs of peaceful Zion 

Thunder like a mighty flood; 
Jesus, out of every nation. 

Hath redeemed us by his blood. 

William C. Dix. 

177 8.7.8.7.7.7. 

TJT ARK, ten thousand harps and voices 
■^ ^ Sound the note of praise above! 
Jesus reigns, and heaven rejoices; 

Jesus reigns, the God of love; 
See, he sits on yonder throne ; 
Jesus rules the world alone. 

Hallelujah! hallelujah! 

Hallelujah! Amen! 

2 Jesus, hail! whose glory brightens 
All above, and gives it worth ; 

Lord of life, thy smile enlightens. 

Cheers, and charms thy saints on earth : 
When we think of love like thine, 
Lord, we own it love divine. 

Hallelu j ah ! halleluj ah ! 

Hallelujah! Am.en! 

3 Saviour, hasten thine appearing; 
Bring, O bring the glorious day, 

When, the awful summons hearing. 
Heaven and earth shall pass away; 
146 



!' 



ASCENSION AND REIGN 

Then with golden harps we'll sing, 
''Glory, glory to our King!'' 

Halleluj ah ! hallelu j ah ! 

Hallelujah! Amen! 

Thomas Kelly. 

178 6.6.6.6.8.8. 

T) EJOICE, the Lord is King! 

-'^^ Your Lord and King adore ; 

Mortals, give thanks and sing, 
And triumph evermore; 
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; 
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 

2 Jesus, the Saviour,- reigns, 
The God of truth and love ; 

When he had purged our stains, 
He took his seat above ; 
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice ; 
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 

3 His kingdom cannot fail. 

He rules o'er earth and heaven; 
The keys of death and hell 
Are to our Jesus given ; 
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice ; 
Rejoice; again I say, rejoice. 

4 He sits at God's right hand 
Till all his foes submit. 

And bow to his command. 
And fall beneath his feet ; 
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice ; 
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 

147 



THE SON 

5 He all his foes shall quell, 
And all our sins destroy ; 

Let every bosom swell 
With pure seraphic joy; 
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; 
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 

6 Rejoice in glorious hope ; 
Jesus the Judge shall come, 

And take his servants up 
To their eternal home; 
We soon shall hear the archangel's voice ; 
The trump of God shall sound, Rejoice! 

Charles Wesley. 

179 S. M. D. 

/^^ROWN him with many crowns, 

^-^ The Lamb upon his throne ; 

Hark ! how the heavenly anthem drowns 

All music but its own : 
Awake, my soul, and sing. 

Of him who died for thee. 
And hail him as thy matchless King 

Through all eternity. 

2 Crown him the Lord of love ; . 

Behold his hands and side, 
Rich wounds, yet visible above, 

In beauty glorified: 
No angel in the sky 

Can fully bear that sight, * 
But downward bends his burning eye 

At mysteries so bright. 
148 



AvSCENSION AND REIGN 

3 Crown him the Lord of peace, 
Whose power a scepter sways 

From pole to pole, that wars may cease, 
Apxd all be prayer and praise : 

His reign shall know no end, 
And round his pierced feet 

Fair flowers of paradise extend 
Their fragrance ever sweet. 

4 Crown him the Lord of years, 
The Potentate of time, 

Creator of the rolling spheres, 
i^P Ineffably sublime! 
^^^ AH hail! Redeemer, hail! 

For thou hast died for me ; 
Thy praise shall never, never fail 
Throughout eternity. 

Mattheav Bridges. 

180 CM. 

A LL hail the power of Jesus' namef 
^^^ Let angels prostrate fall ; 
Bring forth the royal diadem. 
And crown him Lord of all. 

2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race. 
Ye ransomed from the fall. 

Hail him who saves you by his grace, 
And crown him Lord of all. 

3 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget 
The wormwood and the gall; 

Go, spread your trophies at his feet, 
' And crown him Lord of all. 

149 



THE HOLY SPIRIT 

4 Let every kindred, every tribe 
On this terrestrial ball, 

To him all majesty ascribe, 
And crown him Lord of all. 

5 O that, with yonder sacred throng, 
We at his feet may fall ! 

We'll join the everlasting song, 
And crown him Lord of all. 

Edward Perronet. Alt. 



THE HOLY SPIRIT 



181 C M. 

/^OME, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire, 
^-^ Let us thine influence prove ; 
Source of the old prophetic fire, 
Fountain of life and love. 

2 Come, Holy Ghost, for moved by thee 
The prophets wrote and spoke ; 

Unlock the truth, thyself the key, 
Unseal the sacred book. 

3 Expand thy wings, celestial Dove, 
Brood o'er our nature's night; 

On our disordered spirits move, 
And let there now be light. 

4 God, through himself, we then shall 

know, 
If thou within us shine ; 
And sound, with all thy saints below. 
The depths of love divine. 

Charles Wesley. 
150 



THE HOLY SPIRIT 

183 S-M. 

/^OME, Holy Spirit, come, 
^-^ With energy divine, 
And on this poor, benighted soul 
With beams of mercy shine. 

2 O melt this frozen heart; 
This stubborn will subdue ; 

Each evil passion overcome, 
And form me all anew ! 

3 The profit will be mine, 

But thine shall be the praise; 
And unto thee will I devote 
The remnant of my days. 

Benjamin Beddome. 

183 CM. 

/^OME, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, 
^^ With all thy quickening powers; 
Kindle a flame of sacred love 
In these cold hearts of ours. 

2 Look hoAV we grovel here below. 
Fond of these earthly toys ; 

Our souls, how heavily they go, 
To reach eternal joys. 

3 In vain we tune our formal songs, 
In vain we strive to rise ; 

Hosannas languish on our tongues, 
And our devotion dies. 
151 



THE HOLY SPIRIT 

4 And shall we then forever live 
At this poor dying rate? 

Our love so faint, so cold to thee, 
And thine to us so great ! 

5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, 
With all thy quickening powers ; 

Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love. 
And that shall kindle ours. 

Isaac Watts. 

184 6. 6. 4. 6. 6. 6. 4. 

/^OME, Holy Ghost, in love, 
^-^ Shed on us from above 

Thine own bright ray! 
Divinely good thou art ; 
Thy sacred gifts imipart 
To gladden each sad heart : 

O com^e to-day! 

2 Come, tenderest Friend, and best. 
Our most delightful Guest, 

With soothing power: 
Rest, which the weary know, 
Shade, 'mid the noontide glow. 
Peace, when deep griefs o'erfiow, 

Cheer us, this hour! 

3 Come, Light serene, and still 
Our inmost bosoms fill, 

Dwell in each breast; 
We know no dawn but thine. 
Send forth thy beams divine. 
On our dark souls to shine. 

And make us blest ! 
152 



THE HOLY SPIRIT 

4 Come, all the faithful bless; 
Let all who Christ confess 

His praise employ; 
Give virtue's rich reward, 
Victorious death accord, 
And, with our glorious Lord, 

Eternal joy! 

Robert II, King of France. 
Tr. by Ray Palmer. 

185 7s. 

IIJOLY GHOST, with light divine, 

^ ^ Shine upon this heart of mine~; 
Chase the shades of night away, 
Turn my darkness into day. 

2 Holy Ghost, with power divine, 
Cleanse this guilty heart of mine ; 
Long hath sin, without control, 
Held dominion o'er my soul. 

3 Holy Ghost, with joy divine. 
Cheer this saddened heart of mine ; 
Bid my many woes depart. 

Heal my wounded, bleeding heart. 

4 Holy Spirit, all divine, 
DavcII within this heart of mine ; 
Cast down every idol-throne, 
Reign supreme, and reign alone. 

Arthur Reed. 

186 C M. 

T WORSHIP thee, O Holy Ghost, 
^ I love to worship thee ; 
My risen Lord for aye were lost 
But for thy company. 
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2 I worship thee, O Holy Ghost, 
I love to worship thee ; 

I grieved thee long, alas! thou know'st 
It grieves me bitterly. 

3 I worship thee, O Holy Ghost, 
I love to worship thee; 

Thy patient love, at what a cost 
At last it conquered me ! 

4 I worship thee, O Holy Ghost, 
I love to worship thee; 

With thee each day is Pentecost, 
Each night Nativity. 

William F. Warren. 

18 Y L.M. 

r^ FOR that flame of living fire, 
^^ AVhich shone so bright in saints of old ! 
Which bade their souls to heaven aspire. 
Calm in distress, in danger bold. 

2 Where is that Spirit, Lord, which dwelt 
In Abraham's breast, and sealed him 

thine ? 
Which made Paul's heart with sorrow 
melt, 
And glow with energy divine? 

3 That Spirit which, from age to age. 
Proclaimed, thy love, and taught thy 

ways ? 
Brightened Isaiah's vivid page, 

And breathed in David's hallowed lays? 

154 



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4 Is not thy grace as mighty now 
As when Ehjah felt its power; 

When glory beamed from Moses' brow, 
Or Job endured the trying hour? 

5 Remember, Lord , the ancient days ; 
Renew thy work ; th}^ grace restore ; 

Warm our cold hearts to prayer and praise, 
And teach us how to love thee more. 

William H. Bathurst. 

188 L.M. 

r^ SPIRIT of the living God! 
^-^ In all thy plenitude of grace, 
Where'er the foot of man hath trod. 
Descend on our apostate race. 

2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love 
To preach the reconciling word ; 

.Give power and unction from above. 
Whene'er the joyful sound is heard. 

3 Be darkuess, at thy coming, light ; 
Confusion, order, in thy path; 

Souls without strength, inspire with might ; 
Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 

4 Baptize the nations ; far and nigh 
The triumphs of the cross record ; 

The name of Jesus glorify, 

Till every kindred call him Lord. 

James Montgomery. 

189 8-6.8.4. 

/^UR blest Redeemer, ere he breathed 
^-^ His tender last farewell, 
A Guide, a Comforter bequeathed. 
With us to dwell. 

155 



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2 He came in tongues of living flame, 
To teach, convince, subdue; 

All-powerful as the wind he came, 
As viewless, too. 

3 He comes, sweet influence to impart, 
A gracious, willing guest, 

While he can flnd one humble heart 
Wherein to rest. 

4 And his that gentle voice we hear. 
Soft as the breath of even. 

That checks each fault, that calms each 
fear. 
And speaks of heaven. 

5 Spirit of purity and grace. 
Our weakness, pitying, see; 

O make our hearts thy dwelling place, 
And worthier thee! 

Harriet Auber. 

190 CM* 

C PIRIT Divine, attend our prayer, 
"^ And make our hearts thy home ; 
Descend with all thy gracious power; 
Come, Holy Spirit, come! 

2 Come as the light : to us reveal 
Our sinfulness and woe ; 

And lead us in those paths of life 
Where all the righteous go. 

3 Come as the flre, and purge our hearts, 
Like sacriflcial flame ; 

Let our whole soul an offering be 
To our Redeemer's name. 
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4 Come as the wind, with rushing sound, 
With Pentecostal grace ; 

And make the great salvation known 
Wide as the human race. 

5 Come as the dove, and spread thy wings, 
The wrings of peaceful love ; 

And let thy church on earth becom.e 
Blest as thy church above. 

Andrew Reed 



191 S.M.D. 

C PIRIT of faith, come down, 

"^ Reveal the things of God ; 

And make to us the Godhead known, 

And witness with the blood. 
'Tis thine the blood to apply, 

And give us eyes to see, 
Who did for every sinner die, 

Hath surely died for me. 

2 No man can truly say 
That Jesus is the Lord, 

Unless thou take the veil away, 
And breathe the living word. 

Then, only then, w^e feel 
Our interest in his blood. 

And cry, with joy unspeakable, 
''Thou art my Lord, my God!" 

3 O that the world might know 
The all-atoning Lamb! 

Spirit of faith, descend, and show 
The virtue of his name. 
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The grace which all may find, 
The saving power, impart; 

And testify to all mankind. 
And speak in every heart. 

Charles Wesley. 

193 8s.7s. D. 

ILJOLY GHOST, dispel our sadness; 
^ ^ Pierce the clouds of nature's night; 
Come, thou Source of joy and gladness, 

Breathe th}^ life, and spread thy light: 
From the height which knows no measure, 

As a gracious shower descend. 
Bringing down the richest treasure 

Man can wish, or God can send. 

2 Author of the new creation, . 

Come with unction and with power : 
Make our hearts thy habitation ; 

On our souls thy graces shower : 
Hear, O hear our supplication. 

Blessed Spirit, God of peace! 
Rest upon this congregation. 

With the fullness of thy grace. 
Paul Gerhardt. Tr. by John C. Jacobi. Alt. 

193 . 7s. D^ 

TLTOLY SPIRIT, faithful Guide, 

^ -^ Ever near the Christian's side; 
Gently lead us by the hand. 
Pilgrims in a desert land ; 
Weary souls fore'er rejoice. 
While they hear that sweetest voice. 
Whispering softly, "Wanderer, come! 
Follow me. 111 guide thee home.'^ 
158 



THE HOLY SPIRIT 

2 Ever present, truest Friend, 
Ever near thine aid to lend, 
Leave us not to doubt and fear, 
Groping on in darkness drear ; 
When the storms are raging sore. 
Hearts grow faint, and hopes give o'er. 
Whisper softly, ''Wanderer, come! 
Follow me, I'll guide thee home." 

3 When our days of toil shall cease. 
Waiting still for sweet release. 
Nothing left but heaven and pra^yer, 
Wondering if our names were there; 
Wading deep the dismal flood, 
Pleading naught but Jesus' blood. 
Whisper softly, ''Wanderer, come! 
Follow me, I'll guide thee home." 

Marcus M. Wells, 

194 L;m. 6L 

/CREATOR, vSpirit! by whose aid 

^-^ The world's foundations first were laid, 

Come, visit every pious mind, 

Come, pour thy joys on humankind: 

From sin and sorrow set us free. 

And make thy temples worthy thee. 

2 O Source of uncreated light. 
The Father's promised Paraclete! 
Thrice holy Fount, thrice holy Fire, 
Our hearts with heavenly love inspire : 
Come, and thy sacred unction bring. 
To sanctify us while we sing. 

159 



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3 Plenteous of grace, descend from high, 
Rich in thy sevenfold energy ! 
Thou Strength of His almighty hand. 
Whose power does heaven and earth com- 
mand, 
Refine and purge our earthly parts, 
But O inflame and fire our hearts ! 

Rabanus Maurus. Tr. by John Dryden. 

195 7s. 6L 

r^ RACIOUS Spirit, dwell with me ! 
^^ I myself would gracious be, 
And, with words that help and heal, 
Would thy life in mine reveal; 
And with actions bold and meek, 
Would for Christ my vSaviour speak. 

2 Truthful vSpirit, dwell with me! 
I myself would truthful be ; 
And, with wisdom kind and clear. 
Let thy life in mine appear ; 
And, with actions brotherly. 
Speak my Lord's sincerity. 

3 Tender Spirit, dwell with me! 
I myself would tender be ; 

Shut my heart up like a flower 
In temptation's darksome hour, 
Open it when shines- the sun, 
And his love by fragrance own. 

4 Mighty Spirit, dwell with me! 
I myself would mighty be ; 
Mighty so as to prevail, 
Where unaided man must fail; 
Ever, by a mighty hope. 
Pressing on and bearing up. 

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5 Holy Spirit, dwell with me ! 

1 myself would holy be : 
Separate fromi sin, I would 
Choose and cherish all things good ; 
And whatever I can be 

Give to him who gave me thee. 

Thomas T. Lynch. 

196 S. M. 

OREATHE on me, Breath of God, 
^-^ Fill me with life anew, 
■That I may love what thou dost love. 
And do what thou wouldst do. 

2 Breathe on me, Breath of God, 
Until my heart is pure. 

Until with thee I will one will. 
To do or to endure. 

3 Breathe- on me, Breath of God, 
Till I am wholly thine, 

Till all this earthly part of me 
Glows with thy fire divine. 

4 Breathe on me. Breath of God, 
So shall I never die, 

But live with thee the perfect life 

Of thine eternity. Edwin Hatch. 

197 lOs. 

CPIRIT of God! descend upon my heart; 
^ Wean it from earth, through all its 

pulses move; 
Stoop to my weakness, miighty as thou art, 
And make me love thee as I ought to 

love. 

12 i6i 



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2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies, 
No sudden rending of the veil of clay, 

No angel visitant, no opening skies ; 
But take the dimness of my soul away. 

3 Hast thou not bid us love thee, God and 

King? 
All, all thine own, soul, heart and 

strength and mind ; 
I see thy cross ; there teach my heart to cling : 
O let me seek thee, and O let me find ! 

4 Teach me to feel that thou art always 

nigh; 
Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear, 
To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh; 
Teach me the patience of unanswered 
prayer. 

5. Teach me to love thee as thine angels 
love. 
One holy passion filling all my frame ; 
The kindling of the heaven-descended 
Dove, 
My heart an altar, and thy love the flame. 

George Croly. 



THE HOLY SCRIPTURES 



198 C M* 

A GLORY gilds the sacred page, 
■^^^ Majestic like the sun, 
It gives a light to every age ; 
It gives, but borrows none. 
162 



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2 The hand that gave it still supplies 
The gracious light and heat; 

His truths upon the nations rise : 
They rise, but never set. 

3 Let everlasting thanks be thine 
For such a bright display, 

As makes a world of darkness shine 
With beams of heavenly day. 

4 My soul rejoices .to pursue 
The steps of him I love. 

Till glory breaks upon my view 
In brighter worlds above. 

William Cowper. 

199 L. M. 

T TPON the gospel's sacred page 
^-^ The gathered beams of ages shine ; 
And, as it hastens, every age 

But makes its brightness more divine. 

2 On mightier wing, in loftier flight. 
From year to year does knowledge soar ; 

And, as it soars, the gospel light 
Becomes effulgent more and more. 

3 More glorious still, as centuries roll, 
New regions blest, new powers unfurled, 

Expanding with the expanding soul. 
Its radiance shall o'erfiow the world, — 

4 Flow to restore, but not destroy; 
As when the cloudless lamp of day 

Pours out its floods of light and joy. 
And sweeps the lingering mists away. 

John Bowring, 
163 



THE HOLY SCRIPTURES 

200 7s- 6s. D. 

r^ WORD of God incarnate, 
^-^ O Wisdom from on high, 
O Truth unchanged, unchanging, 

O Light of our dark sky ; 
We praise thee for the radiance 

That from the hallowed page, 
A lantern to our footsteps. 

Shines on from age to age. 

2 The church from thee, her Master, 
Received the gift divine, 

And still that light she lifteth 

O'er all the earth to shine. 
It is the golden casket 

Where gems of truth are stored ; 
It is the heaven-drawn picture 

Of thee, the living Word. 

3 It fioateth like a banner 
Before God's host unfurled; 

It shineth like a beacon 

Above the darkling world ; 
It is the chart and compass, 

That, o'er life's surging sea, 
'Mid mists, and rocks, and quicksands. 

Still guides, O Christ, to thee. 

4 O make thy church, dear Saviour, 
A lamp of burnished gold. 

To bear before the nations 
Thy true light, as of old ; 
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O teach thy wandering pilgrims 

By this their path to trace, 
Till, clouds and darkness ended, 

They see thee face to face. 

William W. How. 

301 CM. 

T_JOW precious is the book divine, 
■^ ^ By inspiration given ! 
Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, 
To guide our souls to heaven. 

2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts. 
In this dark vale of tears ; 

Life, light, and joy it still imparts, 
And quells our rising fears. 

3 This lamp, through all the tedious night 
Of life, shall guide our way. 

Till we behold the clearer light 
Of an eternal day. 

John Fawcett. 

203 L. M. 

nPHE heavens declare thy glory. Lord; 
^ In every star thy wisdom shines ; 
But when our eyes behold thy w^ord. 
We read thy name in fairer lines. 

2 The rolling sun, the changing light, 
And nights and days, thy .power confess; 

But the blest volume thou hast writ, 
Reveals thy justice and thy grace. 
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3 Sun, moon, and stars convey thy praise 
Round the whole earth, and never stand : 

So, when thy truth began its race. 

It touched and glanced on every land. 

4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest. 
Till through the world th}^ truth has run ; 

Till Christ has all the nations blessed 
That see the light, or feel the sun. 

5 Great Sun of righteousness, arise, 
Bless the dark world with heavenly light ; 

Thy gospel makes the simple wise. 

Thy laws are pure, th}^ judgments right. 

6 Thy noblest wonders here we view. 
In souls renewed, and sins forgiven: 

Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew. 
And make thy word my guide to heaven. 

Isaac Watts. j 

303 L.M. 

nPHE starry firmament on high, 
^ And all the glories of the skj^-, 
Yet shine not to thy praise, O Lord, 
So brightly as thy written word. 

2 The hopes that holy word supplies. 
Its truths divine and precepts wise. 
In each a heavenly beam I see, 
And every beam conducts to thee. 

3 Almighty Lord, the sun shall fail, 
The moon forget her nightly tale. 
And deepest silence hush on high 
The radiant chorus of the sky ; 

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4 But, fixed for everlasting years, 
Unmoved amid the wreck of spheres, 
Thy word shall shine in cloudless day, 
When heaven and earth have passed 
away. Robert Grant. 

204 CM. 

IIJ OW shall the young secure their hearts, 
^ ^ And guard their lives from sin? 
Thy word the choicest rule imparts, 
To keep the conscience clean. 

2 When once it enters to the mind. 
It spreads such light abroad. 

The meanest souls instruction find. 
And raise their thoughts to God. 

3 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light, 
That guides us all the day ; 

And, through the dangers of the night, 
A lamp to lead our way. 

4 Thy word is everlasting truth ; 
How pure is every page ! 

That holy book shall guide our youth. 
And well support our age. 

Isaac Watts. 

305 CM. 

T AMP of our feet, whereby we trace 
^^ Our path when wont to stray; 
Stream from the fount of heavenly grace, 
Brook by the traveler's way; 
167 



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2 Bread of our souls, whereon we feed, 
True manna from on high ; 

Our guide and chart, wherein we read 
Of realms beyond the sky; 

3 Word of the everlasting God, 
Will of his glorious Son ; 

Without thee how could earth be trod. 
Or heaven itself be won? 

4 Lord, grant us all aright to learn 
The wisdom it imparts; 

And to its heavenly teaching turn, 
With simple, childlike hearts. 

Bernard Barton. 



306 6. 6. 4. 6. 6. 6. 4. 

T ORD of all power and might, 
^^ Father of love and light, 

Speed on th^^ word ! 
O let the gospel sound 
AH the wide world around, 
Wherever man is found! 

God speed his word ! 

2 Hail, blessed Jubilee! 
Thine, Lord, the glory be; 

Hallelujah! 
Thine was the mighty plan ; 
From thee the work began ; 
Away with praise of man! 

Glory to God! 

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3 Lo, what embattled foes, 
Stern in their hate, oppose 

God's holy word! 
One for his truth we stand. 
Strong in his own right hand, 
Firm as a martyr-band: 

God shield his word! 

4 Onward shall be our course, 
Despite of fraud or force ; 

God is before. 
His words erelong shall run 
Free as the noonday sun ; 
His purpose must be done : 

God bless his word ! 

Hugh Stowell. 



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THE CHURCH 

207 7s. 6s. D. 

T^HE church's one foundation 
•^ Is Jesus Christ her Lord ; 
She is his new creation 

By w^ater and the word : 
From heaven he came and sought her 

To be his holy bride ; 
With his own blood he bought her, 

And for her life he died. 

2 Elect from every nation, 
Yet one o'er all the earth. 

Her charter of salvation. 

One Lord, one faith, one birth ; 
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One holy name she blesses, 

Partakes one holy food, 
And to one hope she presses, 

With every grace endued. 

3 'Mid toil and tribulation,' 

And tumult of her war, 
She waits the consummation 

Of peace for evermore ; 
Till, with the vision glorious. 

Her longing eyes are blest. 
And the great church victorious 

Shall be the church at rest. | 



4 Yet she on earth hath union 

With God the Three in One, 
And mystic .sweet communion 

With those whose rest is won : 
O happy ones and holy ! 

Lord, give us grace that we. 
Like them, the meek and lowly,' 

On high may dwell with thee. 

Samuel J. Stone. 

308 S. M- 

T LOVE thy kingdom. Lord, 
^ The house of thine abode. 
The church our blest Redeemer saved 
With his own precious blood. 

2 I love thy church, O God! 

Her walls before thee stand. 
Dear as the apple of thine eye. 

And graven on thy hand. 
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3 For her my tears shall fall ; 
For her my prayers ascend ; 

To her my cares and toils be given ; 
Till toils and cares shall end. 

4 Beyond my highest joy 

I prize her heavenly ways, 
Her sweet communion, solemn vows, 
Her hymns of love and praise. 

5 Sure as thy truth shall last, 
To Zion shall be given 

The brightest glories earth can yield, 
And brighter bliss of heaven. 

Timothy Dwight. 

309 CM^ 

r^ITY of God, how broad and far 
^^ Outspread thy walls sublime! 
The true thy chartered freemen are, 
Of every age and clime. 

2 One holy church, one army strong. 
One steadfast high intent, 

One working band, one harvest song. 
One King omnipotent! 

3 How purely hath thy speech come down 
From man's primeval youth! 

How grandly hath thine empire grown 
Of freedom, love, and truth! 

4 How gleam thy watch fires through the 

night, 
With never-fainting ray ! 
How rise thy towers, serene and bright, 
To meet the dawning day ! 
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5 In vain the surge's angry shock, 

In vain the drifting sands ; 
Unharmed upon the eternal Rock, 

The eternal city stands. 

Samuel Johnson. 

310 8s. 7s. D. 

r^ LORIOUS things of thee are spoken, 

^-^ Zion, city of our God ; 

He, whose word cannot be broken, 

Formed thee for his own abode ; 
On the Rock of Ages founded, 

What can shake thy sure repose? 
With salvation's walls surrounded, 

Thou may'st smile at all thy foes. 

2 See, the streams of living waters. 
Springing from eternal love, 

Well suppty thy sons and daughters. 
And all fear of want remove : 

Who can faint, while such a river 
Ever flows their thirst to assuage? 

Grace which, like the Lord, the giver. 
Never fails from age to age. 

3 Round each habitation hovering, 
See the cloud and fire appear 

For a glory and a covering. 

Showing that the Lord is near! 
Glorious things of thee are spoken, 

Zion, city of our God ; 
He, whose word cannot be broken. 
Formed thee for his own abode. 

John Newton. 
172 



THE CHURCH 

211 8s. 7s. D. 

TUT EAR what God the Lord hath spoken : 
^ ^ O my people, faint and few, 
Comfortless, afflicted, broken, 

Fair abodes I build for you ; 
Scenes of heartfelt tribulation 

Shall no more perplex your ways ; 
You shall name your walls '' Salvation,'' 

And your gates shall all be " Praise." 

2 There, like streams that feed the garden, 
Pleasures without end shall flow ; 

For the Lord, your faith rewarding, 

All his bounty shall bestow. 
Still in undisturbed possession. 

Peace and righteousness shall reign; 
Never shall you feel oppression, 

Hear the voice of war again. 

3 Ye no more your suns descending, 
Waning moons no more shall see ; 

But, your griefs forever ending, 

Find eternal noon in me : 
God shall rise, and, shining o'er you, 

Change to day the gloom of night ; 
He, the Lord, shall be your glory, 

God your everlasting light. 

William Cowper. 

213 8.7.8.7.4.7. 

^lON stands with hills surrounded, 
^^ Zion, kept by power divine: 
All her foes shall be confounded. 
Though the world in arms. combine ; 

Happy Zion, 
What a favored lot is thine ! 
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2 Every human tie may perish; 
Friend to friend unfaithful prove; 

Mothers cease their own to cherish ; 
Heaven and earth at last remove ; 

But no changes 
Can attend Jehovah's love. 

3 In the furnace God may prove thee, 
Thence to bring thee forth more bright, 

But can never cease to love thee ; 
Thou art precious in his sight : 

God is with thee, 
God, thine everlasting light. 

Thomas Kelly. 

313 L.M. 

r^REAT God! attend, while Zion sings 
^-^ The joy that fromi thy presence 

springs ; 
To spend one day with thee on earth 
Exceeds a thousand days of mirth. 

2 Might I enjoy the meanest place 
Within thy house, O God of grace. 
Nor tents of ease, nor thrones of pow.er, 
Should tempt my feet to leave thy door. 

3 God is our sun, he makes our day : 
God is our shield, he guards our wa}^ 
From all the assaults of hell and sin. 
From foes without, and foes within. 

4 O God, our King, whose sovereign sway 
The glorious hosts of heaven obey, 

And devils at thy presence flee ; 
Blest is the man that trusts in thee. 

Isaac Watts. 
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THE CHURCH 

214 CM. 

/^ WHERE are kings and empires now, 
^-^ Of old that went and came? 
But, Lord, thy church is praying yet, 
A thousand years the same. 

2 We mark her goodly battlements, 
And her foundations strong; 

We hear within the solemn voice 
Of her unending song. 

3 For not like kingdoms of the world 
Thy holy church, O God ! 

Though earthquake shocks are threatening 
her, 
And tempests are abroad; 

4 Unshaken as eternal hills, 
Immovable she stands, 

A mountain that shall fill the earth, 
A house not made with hands. 

A. Cleveland Coxe. 

215 L^ M- 

T_rOW pleasant, how divinely fair, 
^ ^ O Lord of hosts, thy dwellings are! 
With strong desire my spirit faints 
To meet the assemblies of thy saints. 

2 Blest are the saints that sit on high, 
Around thy throne of majesty; 
Thy brightest glories shine above, 
And all their work is praise and love. 

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3 Blest are the souls that find a place 
Within the temple of thy grace : 
Here they behold thy gentler rays, 
And seek thy face, and learn thy praise. 

4 Cheerful they walk with growing 

strength, 
Till all shall meet in heaven at length, 
Till all before thy face appear. 
And join in nobler worship there. 

Isaac Watts. 



316 L.M. 

A RM of the Lord, awake, awake! 
^^^~^ Thine own immortal strength put on! 
With terror clothed, hell's kingdom shake, 
And cast thy foes with fury down. 

2 By death and hell pursued in vain, 

To thee the ransoriied seed shall come ; 
Shouting, their heavenly Zion gain, 

And pass through death triumphant 
home. 

3 The pain of life-shall then be o'er. 
The anguish and distracting care ; 

There sighing grief shall weep no more, 
And sin shall never enter there. 

4 Where pure, essential joy is found, 
The Lord's redeemed their heads shall 

raise. 
With everlasting gladness crowned. 

And filled with love, and lost in praise. 
Charles Wesley. 
176 



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A WAKE, Jerusalem, awake! 
^^^^ No longer in thy sins lie down ; 
The garment of salvation take. 

Thy beauty and thy strength put on. 

2 Shake off the dust that blinds thy sight, 
And hides the promise from thine eyes ; 

Arise, and struggle into light, 
The great Deliverer calls. Arise! 

3 Shake off the bands of sad despair ; 
Zion, assert thy liberty ; 

Look up, thy broken heart prepare. 
And God shall set the captive free. 

4 Vessels of mercy, sons of grace. 
Be purged from every sinful stain, 

Be like vour Lord, his word embrace. 
Nor bear his hallowed nam.e in vain. 

Charles Wesley. 

218 L. M. 

C^ OD is the refuge of his saints, 
^-^ When storms of sharp distress invade ; 
Ere we can offer our complaints, 
Behold him present with his aid. 

2 Let mountains from their seats be hurled 
Down to the deep, and buried there, 

Convulsions shake the solid world. 
Our faith shall never yield to fear. 

3 Loud may the troubled ocean roar ; 
In sacred peace our souls abide ; 

While every nation, every shore,- 

Trembles, and dreads the swelling tide. 

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4 There is a stream, whose gentle flow 
SuppHes the city of our God, 

Life, love, and joy, still gliding through, 
And watering our divine abode. 

5 That sacred stream, thy holy word. 
Our grief allays, our fear controls: 

Sweet peace thy promises afford, 

x\nd give new-strength to fainting souls. 

Isaac Watts. 

THE MINISTRY 

319 7s. 6s. D. 

T ORD of the living harvest 
^^-^ That whitens o'er the plain, 
Where angels soon shall gather 

Their sheaves of golden grain; 
Accept these hands to labor. 

These hearts to trust and love. 
And deign with them to hasten 

Thy kingdom from above. 

2 As laborers in thy vineyard. 
Send us, O Christ, to be 

Content to bear the burden . 

Of weary days for thee ; 
We ask no other wages, 

When thou shalt call us home, 
But to have shared the travail 

Which makes thy kingdom come. 

3 Come down, thou Holy Spirit! 
And fill our souls with light. 

Clothe us in spotless raiment, 
In linen clean and white ; 
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Beside thy sacred altar 

Be with lis, where we stand, 

To sanctify thy people 

Through all this happy land. 

John S. B. Monsell. 

320 L.M. 

JESUS, the truth and power divine. 
Send forth these messengers of thine; 
Their hands confirm, their hearts inspire, 
And touch their lips with hallowed fire. 

2 Be thou their mouth and wisdom, Lord ; 
Thou, by the hammer of thy word. 

The rocky hearts in pieces break. 
And bid the sons of thunder speak. 

3 To those who would their Lord embrace, 
Give them to preach the word of grace ; 
Sweetly their yielding bosoms move, 
And melt them with the fire of love. 

4 Let all with thankful hearts confess 
Thy welcome messengers of peace ; 
Thy power in their report be found. 
And let thy feet behind them sound. 

. " Charles Wesley. 

231 L.M. 

ILT IGH on his everlasting throne, 

•^ -^ The King of saints his work surveys ; 

Marks the dear souls he calls his own. 

And smiles on the peculiar race. 
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INSTITUTIONS OF CHRISTIANITY 

2 He rests well pleased their toils to 

see ; 
Beneath his easy yoke they move ; 
With all their heart and strength agree 
In the sweet labor of his love. 

3 See where the servants of their Lord, 
A busy multitude, appear; 

For Jesus day and night employed, 
His heritage they toil to clear. 

4 Jesus their toil delighted sees, 
Their industry vouchsafes to crown ; 

He kindly gives the wished increase. 
And sends the promised blessing dow^n. 

5 O multiply thy sower's seed, | 
And fruit we every hour shall bear ; ^ 

Throughout the world thy gospel spread, 
Thine everlasting truth declare ! 

Augustus G. Spangenberg. 
Tr. by John Wesley. 

333 CM. 

JESUS! the name high over all, 
In hell, or earth, or sky ; 
Angels and men before it fall. 
And devils fear and fly. 

2 Jesus ! the name to sinners dear, 

The name to sinners given ; 
It scatters all their guilty fear ; 

It turns their hell to heaven. - 

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THE MINISTRY 

3 Jesus the prisoner's fetters breaks, 
And bruises Satan's head ; 

Power into strengthless souls he speaks^ 
And life into the dead. 

4 O that the world might taste and see 
The riches of his grace ! 

The arms of love that compass me 
Would all mankind embrace. 

5 His only righteousness I show, 
His saving truth proclaim ; 

Tis all my business here below, 
To cry, " Behold the Lamb!" 

6 Happy, if with my latest breath 
I may but gasp his name ; 

Preach him to all, and crv in death, 
*' Behold, behold the Lamb!" 

Charles Wesley. 

T ET Zion's watchmen all awake, 
^^ And take the alarm they give ; 
Now let them from the mouth of God 
Their solemn charge receive. 

2 'Tis not a cause of small import 

The pastor's care demands; 
But what might fill an angel's heart, 

And filled a Saviour's hands. 

5 They watch for souls for whom the Lord 

Did heavenly bliss forego ; 
Por souls that must forever live 
^ In raptures or in woe. 



INSTITUTIONS OF CHRISTIANITY 

4 May they that Jesus, whom they preach, 

Their own Redeemer see ; 
And watch thou daily o'er their souls, 

That they may watch for thee. 

Philip Doddridge. 

334 C M* 

T_r OW rich thy bounty, King of kings ! 
•^ ^ Thy favors, how divine! 
The blessings which thy gospel brings. 
How splendidly they shine! 

2 Gold is but dross, and gems but toys. 
Should gold and gems compare ; 

How mean, when set against those joys 
Thy poorest servants share ! 

3 Yet all these treasures of thy grace 
Are lodged in urns of clay; 

And the weak sons of mortal race 
The immortal gifts convey. 

4 Feebly they lisp thy glories forth, 
Yet grace the victory gives ; 

Quickly they molder back to earth, 
Yet still thy gospel lives. 

5 Such wonders power divine effects; 
Such trophies God can raise ; 

His hand, from crumbling dust, erects 
His monuments of praise. 

Philip Doddridge. 

335 L. M. 

C HALL I, for fear of feeble man, 
^ The Spirit's course in me restrain? 
Or, undismayed in deed or word. 
Be a true witness for my Lord ? 



THE MINISTRY 

2 Awed by a mortal's frown, shall I 
Conceal the word of God most high ? 
How then before thee shall I dare 
To stand, or how thine anger bear? 

3 Shall I, to soothe the unholy throng. 
Soften thy truth, and smooth my tongue, 
To gain earth's gilded toys, or flee 

The cross endured, my Lord, by thee? 

4 What then is he whose scorn I dread, 
Whose wrath or hate makes me afraid? 
A man i an heir of death ! a slave 

To sin ! a bubble on the wave ! 

5 Yea, let men rage, since thou wilt 

spread 
Thy shadowing wings around my head : 
Since in all pain thy tender love 
Will still m^y sure refreshment prove. 
• John J. Winkler. Tr. by John Wesley. 

236 L. M. 

A A rE bid thee welcome in the name 
^ ^ Of Jesus, our exalted Head; 
.Come as a servant, — so he camic — 
And we receive thee in his stead. 

2 Come as a shepherd ; — guard and keep 
This fold from hell, and earth, and 
sin; 
Nourish the lambs, and feed the sheep, 
The woimded heal, the lost bring in. 
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3 Come as an angel ; — hence to guide 
A band of pilgrims on their way, 

That, softly walking at thy side, 

We fail not, faint not, turn nor stray. 

4 Come as a teacher — sent from God, 
Charged his whole counsel to declare ; 

Lift o'er our ranks the prophet's rod, 
While we uphold thy hands with prayer. 
James Montgomery. 

A ND let our bodies part, : 

-^^ To different climes repair; 1 

Inseparably joined in heart 
The friends of Jesus are. 

2 O let us still proceed 

In Jesus' work below ; ■ 

And, following our triumphant Head, 
To further conquests go! 

3 The vineyard of the Lord 
Before his laborers lies ; 

And lo ! we see the vast reward 
Which waits us in the skies. 

4 O let our heart and mind 
Continually ascend, 

That haven of repose to find, 
Where all our labors end, 

5 Where all our toils are o'er, 
Our suffering and our pain! 

Who meet on that eternal shore 
vShall never part again. 

Charles Wesley. 
184 



BAPTISM 

238 C M. 

DLEST be the dear uniting love 
^^ That will not let us part ; 
Our bodies may far off remove, 
We still are one in heart. 

2 Joined in one spirit to our Head, 
Where he appoints we go ; 

And still in Jesus' footsteps tread, 
• And duO his work below. 

3 O let us ever walk in him, 
And nothing know beside, 

Nothing desire, nothing esteem, 
But Jesus crucified! 

4 Partakers of the Saviour's grace, 
The same in mind, and heart. 

Nor joy, nor grief, nor time, nor place, 
Nor life, nor death, can part. 

5 Then let us hasten to the day 
Which shall our flesh restore. 

When death shall all be done away, 
And bodies part no more. 

Charles Wesley. 
BAPTISM 

329 L.M. 

/^OME, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, j^ 
^-^ Honor the means ordained by thee ; 
Make good our apostolic boast, 

And own thy glorious ministry. 
2 Father, in these reveal thy Son ; 

In these, for whom we seek thy face, 
The hidden mystery make known. 

The inward, pure, baptizing grace. 

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INSTITUTIONS OF CHRISTIANITY 

3 Jesus, with us tKou always art; 
Effectual make the sacred sign ; 

The gift unspeakable impart, 
And bless the ordinance divine. 

4 Eternal Spirit, from on high, 
Baptizer of our spirits thou ! 

The sacramental seal apply. 

And witness with the w^ater now. 

Charles Wesley. 

330 C H. 

C EE Israel's gentle Shepherd stand 
^ With all-engaging charms; 
Hark, how he calls the tender lambs. 
And folds them in his arms ! 

2 '' Permit them to approach," he cries, 
'' Nor scorn their humble name ; 

For 'twas to bless such souls as these 
The Lord of angels came." 

3 We bring them, Lord, in thankful hands, 
And yield them up to thee ; 

Joyful that we ourselves are thine. 
Thine let our offspring be. 

Philip Doddridge. 

331 L. M. 

/^ GQD, great Father, Lord, and King! 
^^ Our children unto thee we bring ; 
And strong in faith, and hope, and love, 
We dare thy steadfast word to prove. 

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ii 



BAPTISM 

2 Thy covenant kindness did of old 
Our fathers and their seed enfold ; 
That ancient promise standeth sure, 
And shall while heaven and earth endure. 

3 Look down upon us while we pray, 
And visit us in grace to-day ; 

These little ones in mercy take 

And make them thine for Jesus' sake. 

4 While they the outw^ard sign receive. 
Wilt thou thy Holy Spirit give. 

And keep and help them by thy power 
In every hard and trying hour. 

5 Guide thou their feet in holy ways : 
Shine on them through the darkest days ; 
Uphold them till their life be past. 
And bring them all to heaven at last. 

E. Embree Hoss. 

333 L.M. 

T^HIS child we dedicate to thee, 
•^ D God of grace and purity ! 
Shield it from sin and threatening wrong, 
And let thy love its life prolong. 

2 O may thy Spirit gently draw 
Its willing soul to keep thy law ; 
May virtue, piety, and truth. 
Dawn even with its dawning youth ! 

3 We, too, before thy gracious sight, 
Once shared the blest baptismal rite. 
And would renew its solemn vow 

With love, and thanks, and praises, now. 

187 



INSTITUTIONS OF CHRISTIANITY 

4 Grant that, with true and faithful heart. 
We still may act the Christian's part, 
Cheered by each promise thou hast given, 
And laboring for the prize in heaven. 

From the German. Tr. by Samuel Oilman. 



THE LORD'S SUPPER 

T^HE King of heaven his table spreads, 
^ And blessings crown the board ; 

Not paradise, with all its joys, 
Could such delight afford. 

2 Pardon and peace to dying men, 
And endless life are given, 

Through the rich blood that Jesus shed 
To raise our souls to heaven. ^ 

I 

3 Millions of souls, in glory now. 
Were fed and feasted here ; 

And millions more, still on the way. 
Around the board appear. 

4 All things are ready, come away. 
Nor weak excuses frame ; 

Crowd to your places at the feast. 
And bless the Founder's name. 

Philip Doddridge. 

334 C. M. 

A CCORDING to thy gracious word, 
-^^ In meek humility, 
This will I do, my dying Lord, 
I will remember thee. , 



THE LORD'S SUPPER 

2 Thy body, broken for my sake, 
My bread from heaven shall be ; 

Thy testamental cup I take, 
And thus remember thee. 

3 Gethsemane can I forget, 
Or there thy conflict see, 

Thine agony and bloody sweat. 
And not remember thee? 

4 When to the cross I turn mine eyes, 
And rest on Calvary, 

O Lamb of God, my Sacrifice, 
I must remember thee ! 

5 Remember thee, and all thy pains. 
And all thy love to me ; 

Yea, while a breath, a pulse remains, 
Will I remember thee ! 

6 And when these failing lips grow dumb, 
And mind and memory flee. 

When thou shalt in thy kingdom come, 
Then, Lord, remember me! 

James Montgomery. 

335 8s. 7s.D. 

JESUS spreads his banner o'er us. 
Cheers our famished souls with food ; 
He the banquet spreads before us, 

Of his mystic flesh and blood. 
Precious banquet, bread of heaven, 

Wine of gladness, flowing free ; 
May we taste it, kindly given, 
In remembrance. Lord, of thee. 



INSTITUTIONS OF CHRISTIANITY 

2 In thy holy incarnation, 

When the angels sang thy birth ; 
In thy fasting and temptation, 

In thy labors on the earth, 
In thy trial and rejection, 

In thy sufferings on the tree, 
In thy glorious resurrection, 

May we. Lord, remember thee. 

RoswELL Park. 

336 CH.D. 

T F human kindness meets return, 

^ And owns the grateful tie ; 

If tender thoughts within us bum 

To feel a friend is nigh ; — 
O shall not w^armer accents tell 

The gratitude we owe 
To Him w^ho died, our fears to quell, 

Our more than orphan's woe ! 
2 While yet his anguished soul surveyed 

Those pangs he would not flee, 
What love his latest words displayed, — 

"Meet and remember me!" 
Remember thee! thy death, thy shame 

Our sinful hearts to share ! 
O memory, leave no other name 

But his recorded there ! 

Gerard T. Noel. 

237 lOs. 

T_J ERE, O my Lord , I see thee face to face ; 
^ ^ Here would I touch and handle things 

unseen ; 
Here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace, 
And all my weariness upon thee lean. 

190 ! 



THE LORD'S SUPPER 

2 Here would I feed upon the bread of 

God; 

Here drink with thee the royal wine of 
heaven ; 
Here would I lay aside each earthly load, 

Here taste afresh the calm of sin for- 
given. 

3 Too soon we rise : the symbols disappear ;. 
The feast, though not the love, is passed 

and gone; 
The bread and wine remove : but thou art 
here. 
Nearer than ever, — still my shield and 
sun. 

4 I have no help but thine, nor do I need 
Another arm save thine to lean upon ; 

It is enough, my Lord, enough indeed : 
My strength is in thy might,— thy might 
alone. 

5 I have no wisdom save in him who is 
My wisdom and my teacher both in one ; 

No wisdom can I lack while thou art 
wise, 
No teaching do I crave save thine alone. 

6 Feast after feast thus comes, and passes 

by; 
Yet, passing, points to the glad feast 

above, 
Giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy. 
The Lamb's great bridal feast of bliss 

and love. Horatius Bonar. ' 



INSTITUTIONS OF CHRISTIANITY 

338 9s. 8s. 

"DREAD of the world in mercy broken, 
^-^ Wine of the soul in mercy shed, 
By whom the words of life were spoken, 
And in whose death our sins are dead ; 

2 Look on the heart by sorrow broken. 
Look on the tears by sinners shed ; 

And be thy feast to us the token 
That by thy grace our souls are fed. 
Reginald Heber. 

239 8.8.8.4. 

"D Y Christ redeemed, in Christ restored, 
^-^ We keep the memory adored. 
And show the death of our dear Lord 
Until he come. 

2 His body, broken in our stead, 
Is here, in this memorial bread ; 
And so our feeble love is fed 

Until he come. 

3 His fearful drops of agony. 
His lif eblood shed for us we see : 
The wine shall tell the mystery 

Until he come. 

4 And thus that dark betrayal night. 
With the last advent we unite — 
The shame, the glorv^, by this rite, 

Until he come. 

5 Until the trump of God be heard, 
Until the ancient .graves be stirred. 
And with the great commanding word 

The Lord shall come. 
192 



THE LORD'S SUPPER 

6 O blessed hope ! with this elate 
Let not our hearts be desolate, 
But strong in faith, in patience wait 
Until he come! 

George Rawson. 

240 7s, 6L 

i i T^ ILL He come, " O let the words 

^ Linger on the trembling chords ; 
Let the '' little while " between 
In their golden light be seen ; 
Let us think how heaven and home 
Lie beyond that, ''Till he come." 

2 When the weary ones we love 
Enter on their rest above. 
Seems the earth so poor and vast, 
All our life- joy overcast? 

Hush, be every murmur dumb ; 
It is only, ''Till he come." 

3 Clouds and conflicts round us press ; 
Would we have one sorrow less? 

All the sharpness of the cross, 
All that tells the world is lost. 
Death and darkness, and the tomb. 
Only whisper, "Till he come." 

4 See, the feast of love is spread. 
Drink the wine, and break the bread ; 
Sweet memorials, — till the Lord 
Call us round his heavenly board ; 
Some from earth, from glory some, 
Severed only, "Till he come." 

Edward H. Bickersteth. 
14 193 



THE GOSPEL 

THE GOSPEL 



THE NEED OF SALVATION 

341 CM. 

/^OME, O thou all- victorious Lord, 
^^ Thy power to us make known ; 
Strike with the hammer of thy word, 
And break these hearts of stone. 

2 O that we all might now begin 
Our foolishness to mourn; 

And turn at once from every sin. 
And to the Saviour turn! 

3 Give us ourselves and thee to know 
In this our gracious day ; 

Repentance unto life bestow, 
And take our sins away.. 

4 Convince us first of unbelief. 
And freely then release ; 

Fill every soul with sacred grief, 
And then with sacred peace. 

Charles Wesley. 

343 C M. 

pLUNGED in a gulf of dark despair, 
^ We wretched sinners lay, 
Without one cheering beam of hope. 
Or spark of glimmering day. 

2 With pitying eyes the Prince of grace 

Beheld our helpless grief: 
He saw, and, O amazing love! 

He ran to our relief. 
194 



THE NEED OF SALVATION 

3 Down from the shining seats above 
With joyful haste he sped, 

Entered the grave in mortal flesh, 
And dwelt among the dead. 

4 O for this love let rocks and hills 
Their lasting silence break ; 

And all harmonious human tongues, 
The Saviour's praises speak! 

5 Angels, assist our mighty joys. 
Strike all your harps of gold ; 

But when you raise your highest notes, 
His love can ne'er be told. 

Isaac Watts. 

343 CM. 

A A rHAT is the thing of greatest price, 
^ ^ The whole creation round? 
That which was lost in Paradise, 
That which in Christ is found : 

2 The soul of man, Jehovah's breath, 
That keeps two worlds at strife ; 

Hell moves beneath to work its death. 
Heaven stoops to give it life. 

3 God, to reclaim it, did not spare 
His well-beloved Son; 

Jesus, to save it, deigned to bear 
The sins of all in one. 

4 The Holy Spirit sealed the plan, 
And pledged the blood divine, 

To ransom every soul of man ; 
That price was paid for mine. 
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THE GOSPEL 

5 And is this treasure borne below, 

In earthen vessels frail? 
Can none its utmost value know, 

Till flesh and spirit fail? 



6 Then let us gather round the cross, 

That knowledge to obtain; 
Not by the soul's eternal loss. 

But everlasting gain. 

James Montgomery. 

344 L. M. 

AAT HEREWITH, O Lord, shall I draw 
^ ^ near, 

And bow myself before thy face? 
How in thy purer eyes appear? 

What shall I bring to gain thy grace? 

2 Whoe'er to thee themselves approve 
Must take the path thyself hast showed 

Justice pursue, and mercy love. 

And humbly walk by faith with God. 

3 But though my life henceforth be thine. 
Present for past can ne'er atone ; 

Though I to thee the w^hole resign, 
I only give thee back thine own. 

4 What have I then wherein to trust ? 
I nothing have, I nothing am ; 

Excluded is my every boast ; 

My glory swallowed up in shame. 
196 



5 Guilty I stand before thy face ; 

On me I feel thy wrath abide ; 
'Tis just the sentence should take place, 

Tis just — but O, thy Son hath died! 

Charles Wesley. 

345 CM. 

T^HOU Son of God, whose flaming eyes 
^ Our inmost thoughts perceive. 
Accept the grateful sacrifice 
Which now to thee we give. 

2 We bow before thy gracious throne. 
And think ourselves sincere; 

But show us, Lord, is every one 
Thy real worshiper? 

3 Is here a soul that knows thee not. 
Nor feels his need of thee ; 

A stranger to the blood which bought 
His pardon on the tree? 

4 Convince him now of unbelief. 
His desperate state explain; 

And fill his heart with sacred grief. 
And penitential pain. 

5 Speak with that voice that wakes the 

dead, 
And bid the sleeper rise, 
And bid his guilty conscience dread 
The death that never dies. 

Charles Wesley. 
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THE GOSPEL 

WARNINGS AND INVITATIONS 

246 C. M. 

CINNERS, the voice of God regard; 
^ 'Tis mercy speaks to-day ; 
He calls you by his sacred word 
From sin's destructive way. 

2 Like the rough sea that cannot rest, 
You live devoid of peace ; 

A thousand stings within your breast 
Deprive your souls of ease. 

3 Why will you in the crooked ways 
Of sin and folly go ? 

In pain you travel all your days, 
To reap eternal woe. 

4 But he that turns to God shall live 
Through his abounding grace : 

His mercy will the guilt forgive 
Of those that seek his face. 

5 Bow to the scepter of his word, 
Renouncing ever}^ sin; 

Submit to him, your sovereign Lord, 
And learn his will divine. 

John Fawcett. 

347 7s- D. 

CINNERS, turn; why will ye die? 
"^ God, your Maker, asks you why; 
God, who did your being give. 
Made you with himself to live ; 
198 



WARNINGS AND INVITATIONS 

He the fatal cause demands, 
Asks the work of his own hands : 
Why, ye thankless creatures, why 
Will ye cross his love, and die? 

2 Sinners, turn; why will ye die? 
God, your Saviour, asks you why ; 
God, who did your souls retrieve. 
Died himself, that ye might live. 
Will ye let him die in vain? 
Crucify your Lord again? 

Why, ye ransomed sinners, why 
Will ye slight his grace, and die? 

3 Sinners, turn; why will ye die? 
God, the Spirit, asks you why; 
He, who all your lives hath strove, 
Wooed you to embrace his love ; 
Will ye not his grace receive? 
Will ye still refuse to live ? 

Why, ye long-sought sinners, why 
Will ye grieve your God, and die? * 
Charles Wesley. 

348 7s. 

TIJASTEN, sinner, to be wise! 
^ ^ Stay not for the morrow's sun ; 
Wisdom if thou still despise, 
Harder is it to be won. 

2 Hasten, mercy to implore! 

Stay not for the morrow's sun, 
Lest thy season should be o'er 

Ere this evening's stage be run. 
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THE GOSPEL 

3 Hasten, sinner, to return ! 
Stay not for the morrow's sun, 

Lest thy lamp should cease to bum 
Ere salvation's work is done. 

4 Hasten, sinner, to be blest! 
Stay not for the morrow's sun, 

Lest swift death should thee arrest 
Ere the morrow is begun. 

Thomas Scott. 

349 L.M. 

"DEHOLD, a Stranger at the door! 
■^ He gently knocks, has knocked before ; 
Has waited long, is waiting still ; 
You treat no other friend so ill. 

2 O lovely attitude! he stands 
With melting heart and laden hands: 
O matchless kindness! and he shows 
This matchless kindness to his foes. 

3 But will he prove a friend indeed? 
He will ; the very friend you need : 
The Friend of sinners — yes, 'tis he, 
With garments dyed on Calvary. 

4 Rise, touched with gratitude divine; 
Turn out his enemy and thine. 

That soul-destroying monster, sin, 
And let the heavenly Stranger in. 

Joseph Grigg. " 



WARNINGS AND INVITATIONS 

350 S. M. 

r^ WHERE shall rest be found, 
^-^ Rest for the weary soul? 
'Twere vain the ocean's depths to sound, 
Or pierce to either pole. 

2 The world can never give 
The bliss for which we sigh ; 

'Tis not the whole of life to live, 
Nor all of death to die. 

3 Beyond this vale of tears 
There is a life above. 

Unmeasured by the flight of years ; 
And all that life is love. 

4 There is a death, whose pang 
Outlasts the fleeting breath: 

O what eternal horrors hang 
Around the second death! 

5 Lord God of truth and grace. 
Teach us that death to shun ; 

Lest we be banished from thy face. 
And evermore undone.. 

James Montgomery. 

351 L>M. 

X_I ASTE, traveler, haste! the night comes 
^ ^ on, 

And many a shining hour is gone ; 
The storm is gathering in the west, 
And thou art far from home and rest. 



THE GOSPEL 

2 O far from home thy footsteps stray ; 
Christ is the Hfe, and Christ the way, 
And Christ the Hght; thy setting sun 
Sinks ere thy morning is begun. 

3 The rising tempest sweeps the sky; 
The rains descend, the- winds arerhigh; 
The waters swell, and death and fear 
Beset thy path, nor refuge near. 

4 Then linger not in all the plain, 
Flee for thy life, the mountain gain ; 
Look not behind, make no delay, 

speed thee, speed thee on thy w^ay! 

William B. Collyer. 

353 L.M. 

r^OD calling yet! shall I not hear? 
^^ Earth's pleasures shall I still hold 

dear? 
Shall life's swift passing years all fly, 
And still my soul in slumber li^? 

2 God calling yet! shall I not rise? 
Can I his loving voice despise. 
And basely his kind care repay? 
He calls me still; can I delay? 

3 God calling yet ! and shall he knock, 
And I my heart the closer lock? 

He still is waiting to receive. 
And shall I dare his Spirit grieve? 

4 God calling yet ! and shall I give 
No heed, but still in bondage live? 

1 wait, but he does not forsake ; 
He calls me still; my heart, awake! 



WARNINGS AND INVITATIONS 

5 God calling yet ! I cannot stay ; 
My heart I yield without delay : 
Vain world, farewell, from thee I part; 
The voice of God hath reached my heart. 

Gerhard Tersteegen. 
Tr. by Jane Borthwick. 

353 S.M. 

T^O-MORROW, Lord, is thine, 
^ Lodged in thy sovereign hand, 
And if its sun arise and shine. 
It shines by thy command. 

2 The present moment flies, 
And bears our Hfe awa}^ ; 

O ! make thy servants truly wise, 
That they may live to-day. 

3 Since on this winged hour 
Eternity is hung, ^ 

Waken, by thine almighty power. 
The aged and the young. 

4 One thing demands our care ; 
O! be it still pursu.ed, 

Lest, slighted once, the season fair 
Should never be renewed. 

5 To Jesus may we fly. 
Swift as the morning light, 

Lest life's young golden beam should 
die 
In sudden, endless night. 

Philip Doddridge. 
203 



THE GOSPEL 

354 L. M. 

AA/'HILE life prolongs its precious light, 
^ ^ Mercy is found, and peace is given ; 
But soon, ah soon, approaching night 
Shall blot out every hope of heaven. 

2 While God invites, how blest the day! 
How sweet the gospel's charming sound! 

Come, sinners, haste, O haste away, 
AVhile yet a pardoning God is found. 

3 Soon, borne .on time's most rapid wing. 
Shall death command you to the grave. 

Before his bar your spirits bring. 
And none be found to hear or save. 

4 In that lone land of deep despair 

No Sabbath's heavenly light shall rise. 
No God regard your bitter prayer. 
No Saviour call you to the skies. 

Timothy D wight. 

255 L. M. 

"D ETURN, O wanderer, return, 
. ^ And seek an injured Father's face; 
Those warm desires that in thee bum 
Were kindled by reclaiming grace. 

2 Return, O wanderer, return. 

And seek a Father's m^elting heart; 
His pitying eyes thy grief discern. 

His hand shall heal thine inward smart. 

3 Return, O wanderer, return; 
Thy Saviour bids thy spirit live ; 

Go to his bleeding feet, and learn 
How freely Jesus can forgive. 

204 



WARNINGS AND INVITATIONS 

4 Return, O wanderer, return, 
And wipe away the falling tear ; 

'Tis God who says, " No longer mourn ;" 
'Tis mercy's voice invites thee near. 

William B. Collyer. 

356 L.M. 

/^~^OME, sinners, to the gospel feast; 
^-^ Let every soul be Jesus' guest ; 
Ye need not one be left behind, 
For God hath bidden all mankind. 

2 Sent by my Lord, on you Lcall; 
The invitation is to all : 

Come all the world! come, sinner, thou! 
All things in Christ are ready now. 

3 Come, all ye souls by sin oppressed. 
Ye restless wanderers after rest ; 

Ye poor, and maimed, and halt, and blind, 
In Christ a liearty welcome finji. 

4 My message as from God receive ; 
Ye all may come to Christ and live : 

let his love your hearts constrain, 
Nor suffer him to die in vain. 

5 See him set forth before your eyes. 
That precious, bleeding sacrifice! 
His offered benefits embrace. 

And freely now be saved by grace. 

Charles Wesley. 

257 7s. 

/^^OME, said Jesus' sacred voice, 

^-^ Come, and make my path your choice ; 

1 will guide you to your home ; 
Weary pilgrim, hither come. 

205 



THE GOSPEL 

2 Thou who, houseless, sole, forlorn, 
Long hast borne the proud world's scorn, 
Long hast roamed the barren waste. 
Weary pilgrim, hither haste. 

3 Ye who, tossed on beds of pain, 
Seek for ease, but seek in vain ; 
Ye, by fiercer anguish torn. 

In remorse for guilt who mourn ; 

4 Hither come, for here is found 
Balm that flows for every wound. 
Peace that ever shall endure, 
Rest eternal, sacred, sure. 

Anna L. Barbauld. 

358 L.M. 

T_TO! every one that thirsts, draw nigh: 
^ ^ Tis God invites the fallen race: 
Mercy and free salvation buv; 

Buy wine, and milk, and gospel grace. 

2 Come to the living waters, come! 
Sinners, obey your Maker's call; 

Return, ye weary wanderers, home, 
And find my grace is free for all. 

3 See from the rock a fountain rise ! 
For you in healing streams it rolls ; 

Money ye need not bring, nor price. 
Ye laboring, burdened, sin-sick souls. 

4 Nothing ye in exchange shall give ; 
Leave all you have and are behind; 

Frankly the gift of God receive ; 
Pardon and peace in Jesus find. 

Charles Wesley. 
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WARNINGS AND INVITATIONS 

359 8. 7. 8. 7. 4. 7. 

/^^OME, ye sinners, poor and needy, 
^-^ Weak and wounded, sick and sore; 
Jesus ready stands to save you, 

Full of pity, love, and power: 
He is able, 

He is willing: doubt no more. 

2 Now, ye needy, come and welcome ; 
God's free bounty glorify; 

True belief and true repentance. 
Every grace that brings you nigh. 

Without money. 
Come to Jesus Christ and buy. 

3 Let not conscience make you linger. 
Nor of fitness fondly dream; 

All the fitness he requireth 
Is to feel your need of him : 

This he gives you ; 
'Tis the Spirit's glimmering beam. 

4 Come, ye weary, heavy-laden, 
Bruised and mangled by the fall ; 

If you tarry till you're better, 
You will never come at all ; 

Not the righteous, — 
Sinners Jesus came to call. 

Joseph Hart. 

260 C M. 

/^~~^OME, humble sinner, in whose breast 
^-^ A thousand thoughts revolve, 
Come, with your guilt and fear oppressed, 
And make this last resolve : 
207 



THE GOSPEL 

2 I'll go to Jesus, though my sin 
Like mountains round me close ; 

1 know his courts, I'll enter in, 
AVhatever may oppose. 

3 Prostrate I'll lie before his throne. 
And there my guilt confess ; 

I'll tell him, I'm a wretch undone 
Without his sovereign grace. 

4 Perhaps he will admit my plea, 
Perhaps will hear my prayer ; 

But, if I perish, I will pray, 
And perish only there. 

5 I can but perish if I go ; 
I am resolved to try ; 

For if I stay away, I know 
I must forever die. 

Edmund Jones. 

361 8s. 6s. 

/^~^OME, every soul by sin oppressed, 
^^ There's mercy with the Lord, 
And he will surely give you rest, 
By trusting in his word. 

Only trust him, only trust him, 

Only trust him now; 
He will save you, he will save you, Ij 
He will save vou now. 

\ 

2 For Jesus shed his precious blood 
Rich blessings to bestow ; -|^ L 

Plunge now into the crimson flood -| .^ 

That washes white as snow. 

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3 Yes, Jesus is the Truth, the Way, 
That leads you into rest ; 

Believe in him without delay. 
And you are fully blest. 

4 Come then, and join this holy band, 
And on to glory go. 

To dwell in that celestial land. 
Where joys immortal flow. 

John H. Stockton. 

363 7s-6L 

A A rEARY souls,- that wander wide 
^ ^ From the central point of bliss, 
Turn to Jesus crucified, 

Fly to those dear wounds of his : 
Sink into the purple flood ; 
Rise into the life of God. 

2 Find in Christ the way of peace, 
Peace unspeakable, unknown; 

By his pain he gives you ease, 
• Life by his expiring groan : 
Rise, exalted by his fall. 
Find in Christ your all in all. 

3 O believe the record true, 
God to you his Son hath given ; 

Ye may now be happy too. 

Find on earth the life of heaven : 
Live the life of heaven above. 
All the life of glorious love. 

Charles Wesley 
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THE GOSPEL 

263 C M- 

JESUS, thou all-redeeming Lord, 
Thy blessing we implore ; 
"Open the door to preach thy word, 
The great, effectual door. 

2 Gather the outcasts in, and save 
From sin and Satan's power; 

And let them now acceptance have. 
And know their gracious hour. 

3 Lover of souls ! thou knowest to prize 
What thou hast bought so dear: 

Come, then, and in thy people's eyes 
With all thy wounds appear. 

4 The hardness of their hearts remove. 
Thou who for all hast died ; 

Show them the tokens of thy love, 
Thy feet, thy hands, thy side. ' 

5 Ready thou art the blood to apply, 
And prove the record true ; 

And all thy wounds to sinners cry, 
''I suffered this for you!'' 

Charles Wesley. 



REPENTANCE AND FAITH 

264 S.M. 

r\ THAT I could repent, 
^-^ O that I could believe! 
Thou, by thy voice omnipotent, 
The rock in sunder cleave. 



REPENTANCE AND FAITH 

2 Thou, by thy two-edged sword, 
My soul and spirit part ; 

Strike with the hammer of thy word, 
And break my stubborn heart. 

3 Saviour, and Prince of Peace, 
The double grace bestow ; 

Unloose the bands of wickedness, 
And let the captive go : 

4 Grant me my sins to feel, 
And then the load remiove : 

Wound, and pour in, my wounds to heal, 
The balm of pardoning love. 

Charles Wesley. 

365 S. M. 

r^ THAT I could repent! 
^^ With all my idols part, 
And to thy gracious eye present 
A humble, contrite heart ; 

2 A heart with grief oppressed 
For having grieved my God ; 

A troubled heart that cannot rest 
"Till sprinkled with thy blood. 

3 Jesus, on me bestow 
The penitent desire; 

With true sincerity of woe 
My aching breast inspire : 

4 With softening pity look, 
And melt my hardness down ; 

Strike with thy love's resistless stroke. 
And break this heart of stone ! 

Charles Wesley. 



THE GOSPEL 

366 L- M- 

A BROKEN heart, my God, my King, 
^^"^ To thee a sacrifice I bring : 
The God of grace will ne'er despise 
A- broken heart for sacrifice. 

2 My soul lies humbled in the dust, 
And owns thy dreadful sentence just : 
Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye. 
And save the soul condemned to die. 

3 Then will I teach the world thy ways ; 
Sinners shall learn thy sovereign grace ; 
rU lead them to my Saviour's blood, 
And they shall praise a pardoning God. 

4 O may thy love inspire my tongue ! 
Salvation shall be all my song ; 
And all my powers shall join to bless 
The Lord, my strength and righteousness. 

Isaac Watts. 

367 7s. 

T^EPTH of mercy! can there be 
^^ Mercy still reserved for me ? 
Can my God his wrath forbear, — 
Me, the chief of sinners, spare i^ 

2 I have long withstood his grace ; 
Long provoked him to his face ; 
Would not hearken to his calls ; 
Grieved him by a thousand falls. 

3 Now incline me to repent ; 
Let me now my sins lament ; 
Now my foul revolt deplore, 
Weep, believe, and sin no more. 



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I 



REPENTANCE AND FAITH 

4 Kindled his relentings are; 
Me he now deHghts to spare ; 
Cries, ''How shall I give thee up?" 
Lets the lifted thunder drop. 

5 There forme the Saviour stands, 
Shows his wounds and spreads his hands ;; 
God is love! I know, I feel; 

Jesus weeps and loves me still. 

Charles Wesley. 

368 C M. 

1_J OW sad our state by nature is ! 
^ -^ Our sin, how deep it stains! 
And Satan binds our captive souls 
Fast in his slavish chains. 

2 But there's a voice of sovereign grace 
Sounds from the sacred word : 

'' Ho! ye despairing sinners, come, 
And trust a faithful Lord." 

3 My soul obeys the gracious call. 
And runs to this relief : 

I would believe thy promise. Lord, 
O help my unbelief ! 

4 To the blest fountain of thy blood, 
Incarnate God, I fly: 

Here let me wash my spotted soul 
From crimes of deepest dye. 

5 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm, 
Into thy arms I fall : 

Be thou my strength and righteousness,. 
My Jesus and my all. Isaac Watts. 

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II 



THE GOSPEL 

369 L. M. 

CTAY, thou insulted Spirit, stay, 
^ Though I have done thee such despite ; 
Nor cast the "sinner quite away, 
Nor take thine everlasting flight. 

2 Though I have steeled my stubborn 

heart, 
And shaken off my guilty fears ; 
And vexed, and urged thee to depart. 
For many long rebellious years : 

3 Though I have most unfaithful been. 
Of all who e'er thy grace received ; 

Ten thousand times thy goodness seen; 
Ten thousand times thy goodness 
grieved: 

4 Yet, O, the chief of sinners spare, 
In honor of my great High Priest ; 

Nor in thy righteous anger swear 

To exclude me from thy people's rest. 

Charles Wesley. 

CHOW pity, Lord; O Lord, forgive; 
"^ Let a repenting rebel live: 
Are not thy mercies large and free? 
May not a sinner trust in thee? 

2 My crimes are great, but don't surpass 
The power and glory of thy grace ; 
Great God! thy nature hath no bound, 
So let thy pardoning love be found. 

214 



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3 O wash my soul from every sin, 
'And make my guilty conscience clean? 

Here on my heart the burden lies, 
And past offenses pain my eyes. 

4 My lips with shame my sins confess. 
Against thy law, against thy grace ; 
Lord, should thy judgments grow severe, 

1 am condemned, but thou art clear. 

5 Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord, 
Whose hope, still hovering round thy word, 
Would light on some sweet promise there. 
Some sure support against despair. 

Isaac Watts. 

371 L.M. 

JESUS, the sinner's Friend, to thee, 
Lost and undone, for aid I flee. 
Weary of earth, myself, and sin ; 
Open thine arms, and take me in. 

2 Pity and heal my sin-sick soul ; 
'Tis thou alone canst make me whole ; 
Dark, till in me thine image shine. 
And lost, I am, till thou art mine. 

3 At last I own it cannot be 
That I should fit myself for thee : 
Here, then, to thee I all resign ; 
Thine is the work, and only thine. 

4 What shall I say thy grace to move? 
Lord, I am sin, but thou art love: 

I give up every plea beside — 
Lord, I am lost, but thou hast died. 

Charles Wesley. 



THE GOSPEL 

373 8. 8. 8. 6. 

JUST as I am, without one plea, 
But that thy blood was shed for me, 
And that thou bidd'st me come to thee, 
O Lamb of God, I come ! 

2 Just as I am, and waiting not 
To rid my soul of one dark blot. 

To thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, 
O Lamb of God, I come! 

3 Just as I am, though tossed about 
With many a conflict, many a doubt. 
Fightings within, and fears without, 

O Lamb of God, I come ! 

4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; 
Sight, riches, healing of the mind, 
Yea, all I need, in thee to find, 

O Lamb of God, I come! 

5 Just as I am, thou wilt receive. 
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve ; 
Because th}^ promise I believe, 

O Lamb of God, I come! 

6 Just as I am, thy love unknown 
Hath broken every barrier down ; 
Now, to be thine, yea, thine alone, 

O Lamb of God, I come ! 

Charlotte Elliott. 

373 L.M. 

IV/r Y soul before thee prostrate lies ; 
^^^ To thee, her Source, my spirit flies ; 
My wants I mourn, my chains I see ; 
O let thy presence set me free. 

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REPENTANCE AND FAITH 

2 Jesus, vouchsafe my heart and will 
With thy meek lowliness to fill ; 

No more her power let nature boast, 
But in thy will may mine be lost. 

3 Already springing hope I feel, 
God will destroy the power of hell. 
And, from a land of wars and pain. 
Lead me where peace and safety reign. 

4 One only care my soul shall know. 
Father, all thy commands to do ; 

And feel, what endless years shall prove. 
That thou, my Lord, my God, art love. 
Christian F. Richter. Tr. by John Wesley. 

274 L. M. 

/^ FOR a glance of heavenly day, 
^^ To take fhis stubborn heart away. 
And thaw, with beams of love divine, 
This heart, this frozen heart of mine ! 

2 The rocks can rend ; the earth can quake ; 
The seas can roar ; the mountains shake : 
Of feeling, all things show some sign, 

But this unfeeling heart of mine. 

3 To hear the sorrows thou hast felt, 
O Lord, an adamant would melt : 
But I can read each moving line. 
And nothing moves this heart of mine. 

4 But power divine can do the deed ; 
And, Lord, that power I greatly need: 
Thy Spirit can from dross refine, 

And melt and change this heart of mine. 

Joseph Hart. 
217 



THE GOSPEL 

A ND can I yet delay 
^^^ My little all to give? 
To tear my soul from earth away 
For Jesus to receive? 

2 Nay, but I yield, I yield ; 
I can hold out no more : 

1 sink, by dying love compelled, 
And own thee conqueror. 

3 Though late, I all forsake ; 
My friends, my all, resign : 

Gracious Redeemer, take, O take. 
And seal me ever thine ! 

4 Come, and possess me whole, 
Nor hence again remove ; 

Settle and fix ray wavering soul 
With all thy weight of love. 

£harles Wesley. 

276 S- M. 

T^ID Christ o'er sinners weep, 
^^ And shall our cheeks be dry? 
Let floods of penitential grief 
Burst forth from every eye. 

2 The Son of God in tears 
The wondering angels see! 

Be thou astonished, O my soul! 
He shed those tears for thee. 

3 He wept that we might weep ; 
Each sin demands a tear: 

In heaven alone no sin is foimd, 
And there's no weeping there. 

Benjamin Beddome. 

2l8 



REPENTANCE AND FAITH 

377 CM. 
17 ATHER, I stretch my hands to thee ; 
^ No other help I know : 

If thou withdraw thyself from me, 
Ah! whither shall I go? 

2 What did thine only Son endure, 
Before I drew my breath! 

What pain, what labor, to secure 
My soul from endless death! 

3 Surely thou canst not let me die ; 
O speak, and I shall live ; 

And here I will unwearied lie. 
Till thou thy Spirit give. 

4 Author of faith ! to thee I lift 
My weary, longing eyes : 

O let me now receive that gift ! 
My soul without it dies. 

Charles Wesley. 

378 CM. 

/^ FOR that tenderness of heart 
^-^ Which bows before the Lord, 
Acknowledging how just thou art. 
And trembling at thy word! 

2 O for those humble, contrite tears, 
Which from repentance flow ; 

That consciousness of guilt which fears 
The long-suspended blow! 

3 Saviour, to me in pity give 
The sensible distress; 

The pledge thou wilt, at last, receive, 
And bid me die in peace. 

Charles Wesley. 
219 



THE GOSPEL 

379 7s- 61. 

O OCK of Ages, cleft for me, 

^^ Let me hide myself in thee ; 

Let the water and the blood, 

From thy wounded side which flowed, 

Be of sin the double cure. 

Save from wrath and make me pure. 

2 Could my tears forever flow, 
Could my zeal no languor know, 
These for sin could not atone ; 
Thou must save, and thou alone : 
In my hand no price I bring ; 
Simply to thy cross I cling. 

3 While I draw this fleeting breath, 
When my eyes shall close in death, 
When I rise to worlds unknown. 
And behold thee on thy throne. 
Rock of Ages, cleft for me. 

Let me hide myself in thee. 

Augustus M. Toplady. Alt. 

380 7s* 6L 

O Y thy birth, and by thy tears ; 
^^ By thy human griefs and fears; 
By thy conflict in the hour 
Of the subtle tempter's power. 
Saviour, look with pitying eye ; 
Saviour, help me, or I die. 
2 By the tenderness that wept 
O'er the grave where Lazarus slept ; 
By the bitter tears that flowed 
Over Salem's lost abode, 
Saviour, look with pitying eye ; 
Saviour, help me, or I die. 



REPENTANCE AND FAITH 

3 By thy lonely hour of prayer; 
By thy fearful conflict there ; 
By thy cross and dying cries ; 
By thy one great sacrifice, 
Saviour, look with pitying eye ; 
Saviour, help me, or I die. 

4 By thy triumph o'er the grave ; 
By thy power the lost to save ; 
By thy high, majestic throne; 
By the empire all thine own, 
Saviour, look with pitying eye ; 
Saviour, help me, or I die. 

Robert Grant. Alt. 

281 CM. 

T ONG have I sat beneath the sound 
-■^ Of thy salvation, Lord ; 
But still how weak my faith is found, 
And knowledge of thy word ! 

2 How cold and feeble is my love! 
How negligent my fear! 

How low my hopes of joys above! 
How few affections there! 

3 Great God ! thy sovereign aid impart 
To give thy word success; 

Write thy salvation on my heart, 
And make me learn thy grace. 

4 Show my forgetful feet the way 
That leads to joys on high. 

Where knowledge grows without decay. 
And love shall never die. 

Isaac Watts. 



THE GOSPEL 

383 7s. 6s. D. 

/^ JESUS, thou art standing 
^^ Outside the fast-closed door; 
In lowly patience waiting 

To pass the threshold o'er: 
Shame on us, Christian brethren, 

His name and sign who bear : 
O shame, thrice shame upon us, 

To keep him standing there ! 

2 O Jesus, thou art knocking : 
And lo ! that hand is scarred, 

And thorns thy brow encircle. 
And tears thy face have marred. 

O love that passeth knowledge. 
So patiently to wait! 

O sin that hath no equal, 
So fast to bar the gate ! 

3 O Jesus, thou art pleading 
In accents meek and low, 

'' I died for you, my children. 
And will ye treat me so?'' 

O Lord, with shame and sorrow 
We open now the door : 

Dear Saviour, enter, enter. 

And leave us nevermore. 

William W. How. 

383 S. M- D. 

A H ! whither should I go, 
-^"^ Burdened and sick and faint? 
To whom should I my trouble show. 
And pour out my complaint? 



REPENTANCE AND FAITH 

My Saviour bids me come ; 
Ah! why do I delay? 
. He calls the weary sinner home, 
And yet from him I stay. 

2 What is it keeps me back, 
From which I cannot part, 

Which will not let the Saviour take 

Possession of my heart? 
Searcher of hearts, in mine 

Thy trying power display ; 
Into its darkest corners shine, 

And take the veil away. 

3 I now believe in thee, 
Compassion reigns alone ; 

According to my faith, to me 
O let it, Lord, be done! 
- In me is aH the bar. 

Which thou wouldst fain remove ; 
Remove it, and I shall declare 
That God is only love. 

Charles Wesley. 

384 lOs. 

\yl rEARYof earth, and laden with my sin, 

^^ I look at heaven and long to enter in ; 

But there no evil thing may find a home. 

And yet I hear a voice that bids me ' 'Come !" 

2 So vile I am, how dare I hope to stand 
In the pure glory of that holy land? 
^ Before the whiteness of that throne appear ? 
Yet there are hands stretched out to draw 
me near. 

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THE GOSPEL 

3 The while I fain would tread the heaven- f, 

ly way, 
Evil is ever with me day by day ; 
Yet on mine ears the gracious tidings fall, i 
*' Repent, confess, thou shalt be loosed" 

from all." 

4 It is the voice of Jesus that I hear ; 

His are the hands stretched out to draw 

me near, 
And his the blood that can for all atone, 
And set me faultless there before the throne. 

5 'Twas he who found me on the deathly 

wild, 
And made me heir of heaven, the Father's 

child. 
And day by day, whereby my soul doth live, 
Gives me his grace of pardon, and will give. 

6 O great Absolver, grant my soul may wear | 
The lowliest garb of penitence and prayer. 
That in the Father's courts my glorious 

dress 
May be the garment of thy righteousness ! 

7 Yea, thou wilt answer for me, righteous 

Lord; 

Thine all the merits, mine the great reward ; 

Thine the sharp thorns, and mine the gold- 
en crown ; 

Mine the life won, and thine the life laid 
down. Samuel J. Stone. 

224 



REPENTANCE AND FAITH 

385 C M. 

A PPROACH, my soul, the mercy seat, 
^^^ Where Jesus answers prayer ; 
There humbly fall before his feet, 
For none can perish there. 

2 Thy promise is my only plea, 

With this I venture nigh ; 
Thou callest burdened souls to thee, 

And such, O Lord, am I. 



3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin. 

By Satan sorely pressed, 
By wars without, and fears within, 

I corae to thee for rest. 



4 Be thou my shield and hiding place,- 
That, sheltered near thy side, 

I may my fierce accuser face, 
And tell him, Thou hast died. 

5 O wondrous love! to bleed and die. 
To bear the cross and shame. 

That guilty sinners, such as I, 
Might plead thy gracious name! 

6 ''Poor tempest-tossed soul, be still; 
My promised grace receive;" 

Tis Jesus speaks — I must, I will, 
I can, I do believe. 

John Newton. 
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THE GOSPEL 

286 L. M. 

T7AITH is a living power from heaven 
^ That grasps the promise God hath 

given, 
A trust that cannot be overthrown, 
Fixed heartily on Christ alone. 

2 Faith finds in Christ whatever we need 
To save or strengthen tis indeed, 
Receives the grace he sends us down, 
And makes us share his cross and crown. 

3 Faith in the conscience worketh peace, 
And bids the mourner's weeping cease ; 
By faith the children's place we claim, 
And give all honor to one name. 

4 Faith feels the Spirit's kindling breath 
In love and hope that conquer death ; 
Faith worketh hourly joy in God, 

And trusts and blesses e'en the rod. 

5 We thank thee then, O God of heaven, 
That thou to us this faith hast given 

In Jesus Christ thy Son, who is 
Our only fount and source of bliss. 
Petrus Herbert. 
Tr. by Catherine Winkworth, 



PROVISIONS AND PROMISES 

C ALVATION! O the joyful sound! 
^ What pleasure to our ears ! 
A sovereign balm for every wound, 
A cordial for our fears. 
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2 Salvation ! let the echo fly 
,The spacious earth around, 

While all the armies of the sky 
Conspire to raise the sound. 

3 Salvation ! O thou bleeding Lamb ! 
To thee the praise belongs : 

Salvation shall inspire our hearts, 
And dwell upon our tongues. 

Isaac Watts. Alt. 

288 S. M. 

/^^RACE! 'tis a charming sound, 
^^ Harmonious to the ear ; 
Heaven with the echo shall resound, 
And all the earth shall hear. 

2 Grace first contrived a way 
To save rebellious man ; 

And all the steps that grace display, 
Which drew the wondrous plan. 

3 Grace taught my wandering feet 
To tread the heavenly road ; 

And new supplies each hour I meet, 
While pressing on to God. 

4 Grace all the work shall crown 
Through everlasting days; 

It lays in heaven the topmost stone, 
And well deserves our praise. 

Philip Doddridge. 



THE GOSPEL 

289 L.M. 

/^F Him who did salvation bring, . 
^^ I could forever think and sing ; 
Arise, ye needy, he'll relieve; 
Arise, ye guilty, he'll forgive. 

2 Ask but his grace, and lo, 'tis given! 
Ask, and he turns your hell to heaven : 
Though sin and sorrow wound my soul, 
Jesus, thy balm will make it whole. 

3 To shame our sins he blushed in blood ; 
He closed his eyes to show us God : 

Let all the world fall down and know 
That none but God such love can show. 

4 Insatiate to this spring I fly ; 

1 drink, and yet am ever dry : 

Ah! who against thy charms is proof? 
Ah! who that loves, can love enough? 

Bernard of Clairvaiix. 
Tr. by Anthony W. Boehm. 

390 L. M. 

TJT OW sweetly flowed the gospel's sound 
^ ^ From lips of gentleness and grace, 
While listening thousands gathered round. 
And joy and gladness filled the place ! 

2 From heaven He came, of heaven he 

spoke. 
To heaven he led his followers' way; 
Dark clouds of gloomy night he broke, 
Unveiling an immortal day. 
228 



PROVISIONS AND PROMISES 

3 " Come, wanderers, to my Father's home ; 

Come, all ye weary ones, and rest." 
Yes, sacred Teacher, we will come, 

Obey thee, love thee, and be blest. 

John Bowring. 

391 C. M. 

'T'HERE is a fountain filled with blood, 
^ Drawn from Immanuel's veins; f 

And sinners, plunged beneath that flood. 
Lose all their guilty stains. 

2 The dying thief rejoiced to see 
That fountain in his day ; 

And there may I, though vile as he, 
Wash all my sins away. 

3 Dear dying Lamb ! thy precious blood 
Shall never lose its power. 

Till all the ransomed church of God 
Be saved, to sin no more. 



4 E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream 
Thy flowing wounds supply, 

Redeeming love has been my theme. 
And shall be till I die. 

5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song, 
I'll sing thy power to save. 

When this poor lisping, stammering tongue 
Lies silent in the grave. 

William Cowper. 
229 



THE GOSPEL 

/^ WHAT amazing words of grace 
^^ xA.re in the gospel found! 
Suited to every sinner's case, 
Who knows the joyful sound. 

2 Poor, sinful, thirsty, fainting souls 
Are freely welcome here ; 

Salvation, like a river, rolls 
Abundant, free, and clear. 

3 Come, then, with all your wants and 

wounds ; 
Your every burden bring : 
Here love, unchanging love, abounds, 
A deep, celestial spring. 

Samuel Medley. Alt. 

393 8. 5* 8. 3. 

A RT thou weary, art thou languid, 
/^^ Art thou sore distressed? 
'Xome to me," saith One, ''and, coming. 
Be at rest." 

2 Hath he marks to lead me to him, 
If he be my guide ? 

'' In his feet and hands are wound-prints. 
And his side." 

3 Is there diadem, as monarch, 
That his brow adorns? 

''Yea, a crown, in very surety, 
But of thorns." 

4 If I find him, if I follow, 
What his guerdon here? 

" Many a sorrow, many a labor. 
Manv a tear." 
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5 If I still hold closely to him, 
What hath he at last ? 

''Sorrow vanquished, labor ended, 
Jordan passed." 

6 If I ask him to receive me, 
Will he say me nay? 

" Not till earth and not till heaven 
Pass away." 

7 Finding, following, keeping, struggling. 
Is he sure to bless? 

''Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs. 

Answer, Yes." John m. Neale. 

394 6. 6. 6. 6. 8^ 8. 

13 LOW ye the trumpet, blow! 
^ The gladly solemn sound 
Let all the nations know. 

To earth's remotest bound, 
The year of jubilee is come! 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

2 Jesus, our great High Priest, 
Hath full atonement made ; 

' Ye weary spirits, rest ; 
^v Ye mournful souls, be glad : 
The year of jubilee is come ! 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

3 Extol the Lamb of God, 
The all-atoning Lamb ; 

Redemption through his blood 

Throughout the world proclaim : 
The year of jubilee is come! 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 
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THE GOSPEL 

4 Ye slaves of sin and hell, 
Your liberty receive, 

And safe in Jesus dwell, 

And blest in Jesus live : 
The year of jubilee is come ! 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

5 Ye who have sold for naught 
Your heritage above. 

Receive it back unbought, 

The gift of Jesus' love : 
The year of jubilee is come ! 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

6 The gospel trumpet hear, 
The news of heavenly grace ; 

And, saved from earth, appear 

Before your Saviour's face : 
The year of jubilee is come! 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

Charles Wesley. 

395 7s. 6s. D. 

a /^"^OME unto me, ye weary, 

^-^ And I will give you rest." 
O blessed voice of Jesus, 

Which comes to hearts oppressed ! 
It tells of benediction, 

Of pardon, grace, and peace. 
Of joy that hath no ending. 

Of love which cannot cease. 

2 "Come unto me, dear children, 

And I will give you light." 
O loving voice of Jesus, 

Which comes to cheer the night ! 
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Our hearts were filled with sadness, 

And we had lost our way, 
But morning brings us gladness. 

And songs the break of day. 

3 ''Come unto me, ye fainting. 
And I will give you life." 

O cheering voice of Jesus, 

Which comes to aid our strife ! 

The foe is stern and eager. 
The fight is fierce and long ; 

But thou hast made us mighty. 
And stronger than the strong. 

4 "And whosoever cometh, 
I will not cast him out." 

O welcome voice of Jesus, 

Which drives away our doubt ! 

Which calls us, very sinners, 
Unworthy though w^e be 

Of love so free and boundless, 
To come, dear Lord, to thee! 

William C. Dix. 



296 L. M. 6L 

"XATHEN time seems short and death is 
^ ^ near, 

And I am pressed by doubt and fear, 
x\nd sins, an overflowing tide, 
Assail my peace on every side, 
This thought my refuge still shall be, 
I know the Saviour died for me. 
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2 His name is Jesus, and he died, 
For guilty sinners crucified ; 
Content to die that he might win 
Their ransom from the death of sin : 
No sinner worse than I can be, 
Therefore I know he died for me. 

3 If grace were bought, I could not buy 
If grace were coined, no wealth have I ; 
By grace alone I draw my breath, 

Held up from everlasting death ; 
Yet, since I know his grace is free, 
I know the Saviour died for me. 

George W. Bethune. 

397 CM. 

pATHER of Jesus Christ, my Lord, 
-*- My Saviour ,and my Head, 

1 trust in thee, whose powerful word 

Hath raised him from the dead. 

2 In hope, against all human hope. 
Self -desperate, I believe; 

Thy quickening word shall raise me up. 
Thou shalt thy Spirit give. 

3 Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees, 
And looks to that alone ; 

Laughs at impossibilities. 

And cries, '' It shall be done!" 

4 To thee the glory of thy power 
And faithfulness I give; 

I shall in Christ, at that glad hour, 
And Christ in me shall live. 
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5 Obedient faith that waits on thee, 

Thou never wilt reprove ; 
But thou wilt form thy Son in me, 

And perfect me in love. 

Charles Wesley. 



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REGENERATION AND WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT 

298 L.M. / 

A UTHOR of faith, eternal Word, 
^^"^ Whose Spirit breathes the active flame, 
Faith, like its Finisher and Lord, 
To-day as yesterday the same ; 

2 To thee our humble hearts aspire, 
And ask the gift unspeakable ; 

Increase in us the kindled fire, 
In us the work of faith fulfill. 

3 By faith we know thee strong to save ; 
Save us, a present Saviour thou : 

Whate'er we hope, by faith we have ; 
Future and past subsisting now. 

[-4 To him that in thy name believes. 
Eternal life with thee is given ; 

Into himself he all receives, 

Pardon, and holiness, and heaven. ^ 

5 The things unkriow^n to feeble sense. 
Unseen by reason's glimmering ray. 

With strong, commanding evidence. 
Their heavenly origin display. 

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6 Faith lends its realizing light ; 

The clouds disperse, the shadows fly; 
The Invisible appears in sight, 

And God is seen by mortal eye. 

Charles Wesley. 

399 CM. 

"\ A rHY should the children of a King 
^ ^ Go mourning all their days ? 
Great Comforter, descend and bring 
The tokens of thy grace. 

2 Dost thou not dwell in all thy saints, 
And seal the heirs of heaven? 

When wilt thou banish my complaints, 
And show my sins forgiven? 

3 Assure my conscience of her part 
In the Redeemer's blood; 

And bear thy witness with my heart. 
That I am bom of God. 

4 Thou art the earnest of his love, 
The pledge of joys to come ; 

May thy blest wings, celestial Dove, 
Safely convey me home. 

Isaac Watts. 

300 S-M.D. 

T WAS a wandering sheep, 

^ I did not love the fold, 

I did not love my Shepherd's voice, 

I would not be controlled ; 
I was a wayward child, 

I did not love my home, 
I did not love my Father's voice, 

I loved afar to roam. 
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2 The Shepherd sought his sheep, 
The Father sought his child ; 

He followed me o'er vale and hill, 
O'er deserts waste and wild; 

He found me nigh to death, 
Famished, and faint, and lone; 

He bound me with the bands of love. 
He saved the wandering one. 

3 No more a wandering sheep, 
I love to be controlled, 

I love my tender Shepherd's voice, 

I love the peaceful fold ; 
No more a wayw^ard child, 

I seek no more to roam ; 
I love my heavenly Father's voice, 

1 love, I love his home! 

HORATIUS BONAR. 

301 6.6.6.6.8.8. 

A RISE, my soul, arise ; 
^^^ Shake off thy guilty fears; 
The bleeding Sacrifice 
In my behalf appears: 
Before the throne my Surety stands, 
My name is written on his hands. 

2 He ever lives above. 
For me to intercede ; 

His all-redeeming love. 

His precious blood, to plead; 
His blood atoned for all our race, 
And sprinkles now the throne of grace. 
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3 Five bleeding wounds he bears, 
Received on Calvary; 

They pour effectual prayers, 
They strongly plead for me : 
'' Forgive him, O forgive,'' they cry, 
'* Nor let that ransomed sinner die ! " 

4 The Father hears him pray. 
His dear anointed One ; 

He cannot turn away 
The presence of his Son ; 
His Spirit answers to the blood, 
And tells me I am born of God. 

5 My God is reconciled ; 

His pardoning voice I hear; 
He owns me for his child, 
I can no longer fear: 
With confidence I now draw nigh, 
And, '* Father, Abba, Father,'' cry. 

Charles Wesley. * 

303 L. M. 6L 

IVr O W I have found the ground wherein 
^ ^ Sure my soul's anchor may remain : 
The wounds of Jesus, for my sin 

Before the world's foundation slain; 
Whose mercy shall unshaken stay. 
When heaven and earth are fled away. 

2 Father, thine everlasting grace 
Our scanty thought surpasses far: 

Thy heart still melts with tenderness ; 
Thine arms of love still open are. 

Returning sinners to receive. 

That mercy they may taste, and live. 
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3 O love, thou bottomless abyss, 
My sins are swallowed up in thee ! 

Covered is my unrighteousness. 

Nor spot of guilt remains on me, 
While Jesus' blood, through earth and 

skies, 
Mercy, free, boundless mercy, cries. 

4 By faith I plunge me in this sea ; 
Here is my hope, my joy, my rest ; 

Hither, w^hen hell assails, I flee ; 

1 look into my Saviour's breast : 
Away, sad doubt and anxious fear! 
Mercy is all that's written there. 

5 Fixed on this ground will I remain, 
Though my heart fail, and flesh decay ; 

This anchor shall my soul sustain. 

When earth's foundations melt away ; 
Mercy's full power I then shall prove. 
Loved with an everlasting love. 

JoHANN A. RoTHE. Tr. by John Wesley. 

303 S.M. 

T-JOW can a sinner know 
^ ^ His sins on earth forgiven? 
How can my gracious Saviour show 
My name inscribed in heaven? 

2 What we have felt and seen 
With confidence we tell; 

And publish to the sons of men 
The signs infallible. 
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3 We who in Christ beheve 
That he for us hath died, 

We all his unknown peace receive, 
' And feel his blood applied. 

4 Exults our rising soul. 
Disburdened of her load, 

And swells unutterably full 
Of glory and of God. 

Charles Wesley. 

304 CM-D. 

T HEARD the voice of Jesus say, 

^ '' Come unto me and rest; 

Lay down, thou weary one, lay down 

-Thy head upon my breast!" 
I came to Jesus as I was, 
Weary and worn and sad ; 

1 found in him a resting place, 
And he has made me glad. 

2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 
"Behold, I freely give 

The living water; thirsty one. 

Stoop down, and drink, and live!" 

I came to Jesus, and I drank 
Of that life-giving stream; 

My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, 
And now I live in him. , 

3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 
*' I am this dark world's light; 

Look unto me, thy raom shall rise, 
And all thy day be bright!" 
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I looked to Jesus, and I found 

In him my star, my sun ; 
And in that light of life I'll walk, 

Till traveling days are done. 

I HORATIUS BONAR. 

^305 L. m. 

T NTO thy gracious hands I fall, 
^ And with the arms of faith embrace ; 
O King of glory, hear my call ! 
O raise me, heal me by thy grace ! 

2 Arm me with thy whole armor. Lord, 
Support my weakness with thy might ; 

Gird on my thigh thy conquering sword, 
And shield me in the threatening fight. 

3 From faith to faith, from grace to grace. 
So, in thy strength shall I go on. 

Till heaven and earth flee from thy face, 
And glory end what grace begun. 
Wolfgang C. Dessler. Tr. by John Wesley. 

306 L.M.D- 

JESUS, my all, to heaven is gone. 
He whom I fix my hopes upon ; 
His track I see, and I'll pursue 
The narrow way, till him I view. 
The way the holy prophets went, 
The road that leads from banishment, 
The King's highway of holiness, 
: I'll go, for all his paths are peace. 

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2 This is the way I long have sought, 
And mourned because I found it not ; 
My grief a burden long has been, 
Because I was not saved from sin. 
The more I strove against its power, 
I felt its weight and guilt the more ; 
Till late I heard my Saviour say, 
''Come hither, soul, I am the way.'* 






3 Lo ! glad I come ; and thou, blest Lamb, 
Shalt take me to thee, as I am ; 
Nothing but sin have I to give ; 
Nothing but love shall I receive. 
Then will I tell to sinners round, 
What a dear Saviour I have found ; 
I'll point to thy redeeming blood. 
And say, '' Behold the way to God.'' 

John Cennick. 

307 7s- 

ILT ARK, my soul! it is the Lord ; 
•*■ ^ 'Tis thy Saviour, hear his word ; 
Jesus speaks, he speaks to thee : 
'* Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me? 

2 *' I delivered thee when bound, 
.And, when bleeding, healed thy wound; j_ 

Sought thee wandering, set thee right, 
Turned thy darkness into light. 

3 ''Can a mother's tender care 
Cease toward the child she bare? 
Yes, she may forgetful be. 

Yet will I remember thee. 
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4 ''Mine is an unchanging love. 
Higher than the heights above, 

I Deeper than the depths beneath, 
Free and faithful, strong as death. 

5 "Thou shalt see my glory soon, 
When the work of faith is done ; 
Partner of my throne shalt be : 
Say, poor sinner, loA^'st thou me? " 

k 6 Lord, it is my chief complaint 
I That my love is still so faint ; 
I Yet I love thee and adore : 

for grace to love thee more I 

William Cowper. 

308 L.M. 

T ET not the wise their wisdom boast, 
^^ The mighty glory in their might, 
The rich in flattering riches trust, 
Which take their everlasting flight. 

2 The rush of numerous years bears down 
The most gigantic strength of man ; 

And where is all his wisdom gone, 
When dust he turns to dust again? 

3 One only gift can justify 

The boasting soul that knows his God ; 
When Jesus doth his blood apply, 

1 glory in his sprinkled blood. 

4 The Lord, my Righteousness, I praise, 
I triumph in the love divine, 

The wisdom, wealth, and strength of grace, 
In Christ to endless ages mine. 

Charles Wesley. 
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309 C M, 

A MAZING grace] how sweet the sound, 
^^^ That saved a wretch like me! 

1 once was lost, but now am found, 
Was blind, but now I see. 

2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to 

fear, 
And grace my fears relieved; 
How precious did that grace appear 
The hour I first believed ! 

3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares, 
I have already come; 

'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far. 
And grace will lead me home. 

4 The Lord has promised good to me. 
His word my hope secures; 

He will my shield and portion be 
As long as life endures. 

5 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall 

fail, 
And mortal life shall cease, , 
I shall possess, within the veil, 
A life of joy and peace. 

6 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, 
The stm forbear to shine ; 

But God, who called me here below, 

Will be forever mine. John Newton. 

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310 L.M.6L 

A ND can it be that I should gain 
^^"^ An interest in the Saviour's blood? 
Died he for me, who caused his pain? 
For me, who him to death pursued? 
Amazing love ! how can it be 
That thou, my Lord, shouldst die for me? 

2 'Tis mystery all! the Immortal dies! 
Who can explore his strange design? 

In vain the firstborn seraph tries 

To sound the depths of love divine ; 
'Tis mercy all ! let earth adore : 
Let angel minds inquire no more. 

3 He left his Father's throne above, 
So free, so infinite his grace! 

Emptied himself of all but love, 

And bled for Adam's helpless race ; 
'Tis mercy all, immense and free, 
For, O my God, it found out me! 

4 Long my imprisoned spirit lay. 

Fast bound in sin and nature's night ; 
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray, 

I woke, the dungeon flamed with light: 
My chains fell off, my heart was free, 
I rose, went forth, and followed thee. 

5 No condemnation now I dread, 
Jesus, with all in him, is mine ; 

Alive in him, my living Head, 

And clothed in righteousness divine. 
Bold I approach the eternal throne. 
And claim the crown, through Christ, my 
own. Charles Wesley. 

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311 6. 6. 9. D. 

/^ HOW happy are they, 
^^ Who the Saviour obey, 

And have laid up their treasure above ! 
Tongue can never express 
The sweet comfort and peace 

Of a soul in its earliest love. 

2 That sweet comfort was mine, 
When the favor divine 

I first found in the blood of the Lamb ; 
^ When my heart first believed. 

What a joy I received, 
What a heaven in Jesus's name! 

3 'Twas a heaven below 
My Redeemer to know, 

And the angels could do nothing more. 

Than to fall at his feet, 

And the story repeat. 
And the Lover of sinners adore. 

4 Jesus all the day long | 
Was my 303^ and my song: 

O that all his salvation might see ! 
''He hath loved me," I cried, 
" He hath suffered and died, 

To redeem a poor rebel like me." 

5 O the rapturous height 
Of that holy delight 

Which I felt in the life-giving blood ! 
Of my Saviour possessed, 
I was perfectly blest, 
As if filled with the fullness of God. 

CHA.RLES Wesley. 
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313 L.M. 

r^ HAPPY day, that fixed my choice 
^^ On thee, my Saviour and my God! 
Well may this glowing heart rejoice, 
And tell its raptures all abroad. 
Happy day, happy day. 
When Jesus washed my sins away:- 
He taught me how to watch and pray, 
And live rejoicing every day. 
Hp-ppy day, happy day, 
When Jesus washed my sins away. 

2 O happy bond, that seals my vows 
To him who merits all my love ! 

Let cheerful anthems fill his house, 
While to that sacred shrine I move. 

3 'Tis done: the great transaction's done! 
I am my Lord's, and he is mine; 

He drew me and I followed on, 

Charmed to confess the voice divine. 

4 Now rest, my long-divided heart; 
Fixed on thi^ blissful center, rest : 

With ashes who would grudge to part, 
fe, . When called on angels' bread to feast? 

I 

K High heaven, that heard the solemn vow, 
^ That vow renewed shall daily hear, 
k Till in life's latest hour I bow, 

And bless in death a bond so dear. 

Philip Doddridge. 
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o^ o ASPIRATION AND HOPE j w 

r^ THOU, who earnest from above, 
^-^ The pure celestial fire to impart. 
Kindle a flame of sacred love 
On the mean altar of my heart ! 

2 There let it for thy glor}^ bum, 
With inextinguishable blaze, 

And trembling to its source return, 
In humble love and fervent praise. 

3 Jesus, confirm my heart's desire. 

To work, and speak, and think, for 
thee; 
Still let me guard the holy fire, 
And still stir up thy gift in me ; 

4 Ready for all thy perfect will. 
My acts of faith and love repeat, 

Till death thy endless mercies seal. 
And make the sacrifice complete. 

Charles Wesley. 

314 C M- 

13 ELIGION is the chief concern 
^^ Of mortals here below : 
May I its great importance learn, 
Its sovereign virtue know! 

2 O may my heart, by grace renewed, 

Be my Redeemer's throne ; 
And be my stubborn will subdued, 

His government to own! 

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3 Let deep repentance, faith, and love 
Be joined with godly fear; 

And all my conversation prove 
My heart to be sincere. 

4 Let lively hope my soul inspire ; 
Let warm affections rise; 

And may I wait with strong desire 
To mount above the skies! - 

John Fawcett. 

315 6. 4. 6. 4. 6. 6- 4. 

ISJEARER, my God, to thee, 
-*^^ Nearer to thee! 
E'en though it be a cross 

That raiseth me; 
Still all my song shall be, 
Nearer, my God, to thee. 

Nearer to thee! 

2 Though like the wanderer. 
The sun gone down, 

Darkness be over me. 

My rest a stone. 
Yet in my dreams I'd be 
Nearer, my God, to thee, 

Nearer to thee! 

3 There let the way appear. 
Steps unto heaven ; 

All that thou sendest me, 

In mercy given ; 
Angels to beckon me 
Nearer, my God, to thee, 

Nearer to thee ! 

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4 Then, with my waking thoughts 

Bnght with thy praisl. ^ 
vJut ot my stony griefs 

Bethel I'll raise ; 
So by my woes to be 

Nearer, my God, to thee, 
iNlearer to thee! 

5 Or if, on joyful wing 

Lleavmg the sky. 
Sun moon, and stars forgot 

Upward I fly, ^ ' 

Still all my song shall be, 
Nearer, my God, to thee, 

Nearer to thee! 

Sarah F. Adams. 

316 ^ ^ 

When heated m the chase, 

IZ^'f^^ T^'S ^°d' f°^ thee. 
And thy refreshmg grace. 

' S'^?-^^' "^y ^°^' the hving God ^ 
My thirsty soul doth pine • 

O when shall I behold thy face, 
Thou Majesty divine! 

^ w5^ *? ^^^^^ °f happier days 
When, thou, O Lord, wast nigh ■ 

t"/^'"^ ^^^^ was tuned tfpraise 
And none more blest than I 



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|. Why restless, why cast down, my 
soul? 

Hope still, and thou shalt sing 
The praise of him who is thy God, 

Thy Saviour, and thy King. 

Tate and Brady. Alt. by Henry F. Lyte. 



317 6. 4^ 6^ 4- 6. 6. 4, 

IV/TORE love to thee, O Christ, 
^^^ More love to thee ! 
Hear thou the prayer I make. 

On bended knee; 
This is my earnest plea, 
More love, O Christ, to thee. 

More love to thee! 



2 Once earthly joy I craved, 
Sought peace and rest; 

Now thee alone I seek. 

Give what is best: 
This all my prayer shall be. 
More love, O Christ, to thee. 

More love to thee ! 

3 Let sorrow do its work, 
Send grief and pain; 

Sweet are thy messengers, 

Sweet their refrain^ 
When they can sing with me. 
More -love, O Christ, to thee, 

More love to thee! 
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4 Then shall my latest breath 

Whisper thy praise ; 
This be the parting cry 

My heart shall raise, 
This still its prayer shall be, 
More love, O Christ, to thee, 

More love to thee! 

Elizabeth P. Prentiss. 



318 8. 8*6. D. 

nr HOU great mysterious God unknown, 
^ Whose love hath gently led me 
on. 
E'en from my infant days, 
Mine inmost soul expose to view, 
And tell me if I ever knew 
Thy justifying grace. 



^ 



2 If I have only known thy fear, 
And followed, with a heart sincere, 

Thy drawings from above, 
Now, now the further grace bestow. 
And let my sprinkled conscience know 

Thy sweet forgiving love. 

3 Father, in me reveal thy Son, 
And to my inmost soul niake known 

How merciful thou art : 
The secret of thy love reveal, 
And by thy hallowing Spirit dwell 

Forever in my heart ! 

Charles Wesley. 
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319 8s. 7s- 

r" ENTLY, Lord, O gently lead us 
^^ Through this lonely vale of tears ; 

Through the changes thou'st decreed us, 
Till our last great change appears. 

2 When temptation's darts assail us, 
When in devious paths we stray, 

Let thy goodness never fail us, 
, Lead us in thy perfect way. 

3 In the hour of pain and anguish, 

In the hour when death draws near. 
Suffer not our hearts to languish, 
Suffer not our souls to fear. 

4 When this mortal life is ended, 
Bid us in thine arms to rest. 

Till, by angel-bands attended, 
We awake among the blest. 

Thomas Hastings. 

320 CM.D. 

T WANT a principle within, 
^ Of jealous, godly fear; 
A sensibility of sin, 
A pain to feel it near : 

1 want the first approach to feel 

Of pride, or fond desire ; 
To catch the wandering of my will. 
And quench the kindling fire. 

2 From Thee that I no more may part, 
No more thy goodness grieve. 

The filial awe, the fleshly heart. 
The tender conscience, give. 
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Quick as the apple of an eye, 
O God, my conscience make! 

Awake my soul when sin is nigh, 
And keep it still awake. 

3 If to the right or left I stray, 

That moment, Lord, reprove; 
And let me weep my life away 

For having grieved thy love. 
O may the least omission pain 

My welHnstructed soul, 
And drive me to the blood again 

Which makes the wounded whole ! 
Charles Wesley. 

331 C M- 

JESUS, let all thy lovers shine, 
Illustrious as the sun: 
And, bright with borrowed rays divine, 
Their glorious circuit run. 

2 Beyond the reach of mortals, spread 
Their light where'er they go ; 

And heavenly influences shed 
On all the world below. 

3 As giants may they run their race, 
Exulting. in their might; 

As burning luminaries, chase 
The gloom of hellish night. 

4 As the bright Sun of righteousness. 
Their healing wings display ; 

And let their luster still increase 
Unto the perfect day. 

Charles Wesley. 
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r^ OD of my life, through all my days, 
^^ My grateful powers shall sound thy 

praise ; 
My song shall wake with opening light, 
And cheer the dark and silent night. 

2 When anxious cares would break my 

rest, 
And griefs would tear my throbbing breast. 
Thy tuneful praises raised on high 
Shall check the murmur and the sigh, 

3 When death o'er nature shall prevail, 
And all the powers of language fail, 

Joy through my swimming.eyes shall break, 
And mean the thanks I cannot speak. 

4 But O, when that last conflict's o'er, 
And I am chained to flesh no more, 
With what glad accents shall I rise 
To join the music of the skies! 

5 Soon shall I learn the exalted strains 
Which echo through the heavenly plains ; 
And emulate, with joy unknown, 

The glowing seraphs round the throne. 

6 The cheerful tribute will I give 
Long as a deathless soul shall live : 
A work so sweet, a theme so high, 
Demands and crowns eternity. 

Philip Doddridge. 
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333 Us- lOs- 

IXTE would see Jesus; for the shadows 
^ ^ lengthen 

Across this little landscape of our life ; 
We would see Jesus, our weak faith to 
strengthen 
For the last weariness, the final strife. 

2 We would see Jesus, the great rock foun- 

dation 

Whereon our feet were set with sover- 
eign grace : 
Nor life nor death, with all their agitation, 

Can thence remove us, if we see his 
face. 

3 We would see Jesus: other lights are 

paling, 

Which for long years we have rejoiced to 
see; 
The blessings of our pilgrimage are fail- 
ing: 

We would not mouj*n them, for we go to 
thee. 

4 We would see Jesus : yet the spirit lin- 

gers 
Round the dear objects it has loved so 
long, 
And earth from earth can scarce unclasp 
its fingers; 
Our love to thee makes not this love less 
strong. 

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5 We would see Jesus: sense is all too 

binding, 

And heaven appears too dim, too far 
away ; 
We would see thee, thyself our hearts re- 
minding 

What thou hast suffered, our great debt 
to pay. 

6 We would see Jesus: this is all we're 

needing ; 
Strength, joy, and willingness come with 
the sight; 
We would see Jesus, dying, risen, plead- 
ing; 
Then welcome day, and farewell mortal 
night. Anna B. Warner. 

334 7s. 6s. D. 

nPO thee, O dear, dear Saviour! 
^ My spirit turns for rest. 
My peace is in thy favor, 

My pillow on thy breast ; 
Though all the world deceive me, 

I know that I am thine, 
iVnd thou wilt never leave me, 

O blessed Saviour mine. 

2 In thee my trust abideth. 

On thee my hope relies, 
O thou whose love provideth 

For all beneath the skies ; 

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O thou whose mercy found me. 

From bondage set me free, 
And then forever bound me 

With threefold cords to thee. 



3 My grief is in the dulkiess 
With which this sluggish heart 

Doth open to the fullness 
Of all thou wouldst impart ; 

My joy is in thy beauty 
Of holiness divine, 

My comfort in the duty 
That binds my life in thine. 

4 Alas, that I should ever 
Have failed in love to thee, 

The only one who never 

Forgot or slighted me ! 
O for a heart to love thee 

More truly as I ought, 
And nothing place above thee 

In deed, or word, or thought. 

5 O for that choicest blessing 
Of living in thy love. 

And thus on earth possessing 
The peace of heaven above ; 

O for the bliss that by it 
The soul securely knows 

The holy calm and quiet 
Of faith's serene repose ! 

John S. B. Monsell. 
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335 6s. 4s* D* 

OREAK thou the bread of life, 

^ Dear Lord, to me, 

As thou didst break the loaves 

Beside the sea; 
Beyond the sacred page 

I seek thee, Lord ; 
My spirit pants for thee, 

O living Word ! 

2 Bless thou the truth, dear Lord, 

To me, to me. 
As thou didst bless the bread 

By Galilee ; 
Then shall all bondage cease, 

All fetters fall; 
And I shall find my peace, 

My AU-in-AU. 

Mary A. Lathbury. 

336 L. M* 

/^ JESUS, crucified for man, 
^-^ O Lamb, all-glorious on thy throne, 
Teach thou our wondering souls to scan 
The mystery of thy love unknown. 

2 We pray thee, grant us strength to take 
Our daily cross, whate'er it be. 

And gladly for thine own dear sake 
In paths of pain to follow thee. 

3 iVs on our daily way we go. 

Through light or shade, in calm or strife, 
O may we bear thy marks below 
In conquered sin and chastened life. 
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4 And week by week this day we ask 
That holy memories of thy cross ' 

May sanctify each common task, 
And turn to gain each earthly loss. 

5 Grant us, dear Lord, our cross to bear « ; 
Till at thy feet we lay it down, f j 

Win through thy blood our pardon there, 
And through the cross attain the crown. 

WiuLiAM W. How. 

337 CM, . 

AiriTH glorious clouds encompassed 
^ ^ round, 

Whom angels dimly see, 
Will the Unsearchable be found, 

Or God appear to me? 

2 Will he forsake his throne above. 
Himself to men impart? 

Answer, thou Man of grief and love, 
And speak it to my heart. 

3 Didst thou not in our flesh appear, 
And live and die below, 

That I may now perceive thee near, 
And -my Redeemer know? 

4 Come then, and to my soul reveal 
The heights and depths of grace. 

Those wounds which all my sorrows heal, 
Which all my sins efface. 

5 Then shall I see in his own light, 
Whom angels dimly see; 

And gaze, transported at the sight, 

To all eternity. Charles Wesley. 

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338 S. M. 

AATE hope in thee, O God! 

^ ^ The day wears on to night ; 
Thick shadows lie across our world, 
In thee alone is light. 

2 We hope in thee, O God ! 
The fading time is here, 

But thou abidest strong and true 
Though all things disappear. 

3 We hope in thee, O God ! 
Our joys go one by one, 

But lonely hearts can rest in thee, 
When all beside is gone. 

4 We hope in thee, O God ! 
Hope fails us otherwhere; 

But since thou art in all that is, 
Peace takes the hand of care. 

5 We hope in thee, O God! 

In whom none hope in vain ; 
We cling to thee in love and trust, 
And joy succeeds to pain. 

Marianne F. Hearn. 

339 8s. 5s. 

T)ASS me not, O gentle Saviour, 
^ Hear my humble cry ; 
While on others thou art calling, 
Do not pass me by ; 

Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry, 

While on others thou art calling, 
Do not pass me by. 
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2 Let me at a throne of mercy 
Find a sweet relief; 

Kneeling there in deep contrition, 
Help my unbelief. 

3 Trusting only in thy merit, 
Would I seek thy face ; 

Heal my wounded, broken spirit. 
Save me by thy grace. 

4 Thou the spring of all my comfort, . 
More than life for me ; 

Whom have I on earth beside thee ? 
Whom in heaven but thee? 

Fanny J. Crosby. 

330 L. M. 

1\ /T Y hope is built on nothing less 
IV 1 Than Jesus' blood and righteous- 
ness ; 

1 dare not trust the sweetest frame. 
But wholly lean on Jesus' name. 

On Christ, the solid rock, I stand ; 
AH other ground is sinking sand. 

2 When darkness veils his lovely face 
I rest on his unchanging grace ; 

In every high and stormy gale, 
My anchor holds within the veil. 

3 His oath, his covenant, his blood, 
Support me in the whelniing flood; 
When all around my soul gives way, 
He then is all myhope and stay. 

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4 When he shall come with trumpet 

sound, 
may I then in him be found ; 
Dressed in his righteousness alone, 
Faultless to stand before the throne ! 

Edward Mote. 

331 CM. 

JESUS, the all-restoring word, 
My fallen spirit's hope, 
After thy* lovely likeness. Lord, 
Ah! when shall I wake up? 

2 Thou, O my God, thou only art 
The life, the truth, the way ; 

Quicken my soul, instruct my heart. 
My sinking footsteps stay. 

3 Of all thou hast in earth below, 
In heaven above, to give, 

Give me thy only love to know, 
In thee to walk and live. 

4 Fill me with all the life of love ; 
In mystic union join 

Me to thyself, and let me prove 
The fellowship divine. 

5 Open the intercourse between 
My longing soul and thee. 

Never to be broke ofif again 
To all eternity. 

Charles Wesley. 
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CONSECRATION AND GROWTH IN GRACE 

333 8s. 7s 

nPHOU my everlasting portion, 
^ More than friend or life to me, 
All along my pilgrim journey, 
Saviour, let me walk with thee. 
Close to thee, close to thee. 

Close to thee, close to thee; 
All along my pilgrim journey. 
Saviour, let me walk with thee. > 

2 Not for ease or worldly pleasure. 
Nor for fame my prayer shall be; 

Gladly will I toil and suffer, 
Only let me walk with thee. 
Close to thee, close to thee, 

Close to thee, close to thee; 
Gladly will I toil and suffer, 
Only let me walk with thee. 

3 Lead me through the vale of shadows, 
Bear me o'er life's fitful sea ; 

Then the gate of life eternal. 
May I enter. Lord, with thee. 
Close to thee, close to thee, 

Close to thee, close to thee ; 
Then the gate of life eternal. 
May I enter. Lord, with thee. 

Fanny J. Crosby. 

333 L. M. 61, 

JESUS, thy boundless love to me 
No thought can reach, no tongue declare ; 
O knit my thankful heart to thee. 
And reign without a rival there! 

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Thine wholly, thine alone, — I am, 
Be thou alone my constant flame. 

2 O Love, how cheering is thy ray! 
All pain before thy presence flies ; 

Care, anguish, sorrow, melt away, 

Where'er thy healing beams arise: 
, O Jesus, nothing may I see. 
Nothing desire, or seek, but thee! 

3 Unwearied may I this pursue ; 
Dauntless to the high prize aspire ; 

Hourly within my soul renew 

This holy flame, this heavenly fire: 
And day and night, be all my care 
To guard the sacred treasure there. 

4 In suffering be thy love my peace ; 
In weakness be thy love my power ; 

And when the storms of life shall cease, 

O Jesus, in that solemn hour, 
In death as life be thou my guide. 
And save me, who for me hast died. 

Paul Gerhardt. Tr. by John Wesley. 

334 6. 6. 4. 6. 6. 6. 4. 

IWr Y faith looks up to thee, 
^^^ Thou Lamb of Calvary, 

Saviour divine! 
Now hear me while I pray, 
Take all my guilt away, 
O let me from this day 

Be wholly thine! 
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2 May thy rich grace impart 
Strength to ray fainting heart, 

My zeal inspire; 
As thou hast died for me, 
O may my love to thee 
Pure, warm, and changeless be, 
A living fire ! 

3 While life's dark maze I tread. 
And griefs around me spread, 

Be thou my guide; 
Bid darkness turn to day, 
Wipe sorrow's tears away, 
Nor let me ever stray 

From thee aside. 

4 When ends life's transient dream, 
When death's cold, sullen stream 

Shall o'er me roll ; 
Blest Saviour, then, in love. 
Fear and distrust remove ; 
O bear me safe above, 

A ransomed soul! 

Ray Palmer. 

335 L. M. 

T THIRST, thou wounded Lamb of God, 
^ To wash me in thy cleansing blood ; 
To dwell within thy wounds; then pain 
Is sweet, and life or death is gain. 

2 Take my poor heart, and let it be 
Forever closed to all but thee ; 
Seal thou my breast, and let me wear 
That pledge of love forever there. 

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3 How blest are they who still abide 
Close sheltered in thy bleeding side, 
Who thence their life and strength derive, 
And by thee move, and in thee live ! 

4 How can it be, thou heavenly King, 
That thou shouldst us to glory bring? 
Make slaves the partners of thy throne, 
Decked with a never-fading crown? 

5 Hence our hearts melt, our eyes o'erflow. 
Our words are lost, nor will we know. 
Nor will we think of aught beside, 

'*My Lord, my Love is crucified/' 

From the German. Tr. by John Wesley. 



336 L. M. 

1\/T Y gracious Lord, I own thy right 
^^^ To every service I can pay, 
And call it my supreme delight 
To hear thy dictates, and obey. 

2 What is my being but for thee. 
Its sure support, its noblest end? 

'Tis my delight thy face to see, 

And serve the cause of such a Friend. 

3 I would not sigh for worldly joy. 
Or to increase my worldly good ; 

Nor future days nor powers employ 
To spread a sounding name abroad. 
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4 'Tis to my Saviour I would live, 
To him who for my ransom died ; 

Nor could all worldly honor give 
Such bliss as crowns me at his side. 



5 His work my hoary age shall bless, 
When youthful vigor is no more ; 

And my last hour of life confess 
His dying love, his saving power. 

Philip Doddridge, 



J 



337 7s, 

pRINCE of Peace, control my will; 
-■- Bid this struggling heart be still ; 
Bid my fears and doubtings cease. 
Hush my spirit into peace. 

2 Thou hast bought me with thy blood, 
Opened wide the gate to God : 

Peace I ask, but peace must be, 
Lord, in being one with thee. 

3 May thy will, not mine, be done ; 
May thy will and mine be one ; 
Chase these doubtings from my heart, 
Now thy perfect peace impart. 

4 Saviour, at thy feet I fall, 
Thou my life, my God, my all! 
Let thy happy servant be 
One for evermore with thee! 

Marx a. S. Barber. 
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338 CM. 

T^O not I love thee, O my Lord? 
^^ Then let me nothing love ; 
Dead be my heart to every joy, 
When Jesus cannot move. 

2 Is not thy name melodious still 
To mine attentive ear? 

Doth not each pulse with pleasure bound 
My Saviour's voice to hear? 

3 Hast thou a lamb in all thy flock 
I would disdain to feed ? 

Hast. thou a foe, before whose face 
I fear thy cause to plead ? 

4 Would not mine ardent spirit vie 
With angels round the throne ,^ 

To execute thy sacred will. 
And m^ake thy glory known ? 

5 Thou know'st I love thee, dearest Lord, 
But O, I long to soar 

Far from the sphere of mortal joys, 
And learn to love thee more ! 

Philip Doddridge. 

339 L. M. 

rrOW shall I follow Him I serve? 

^ ^ How shall I copy him I love ? 

Nor from those blessed footsteps swerve, 

Which lead me to his seat above ? 
2 Lord, should my path through suffering 
lie, 
Forbid it I should e'er repine ; 
^ Still let me turn to Calvary, 

I Nor heed my griefs, remembering thine. 



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3 O let me think how thou didst leave - 
Untasted every pure delight, 

To fast, to faint, to watch, to grieve, 
The toilsome day, the homeless night :- 

4 To faint, to grieve, to die for me! 
Thou camest not thyself to please : 

And, dear as earthly comforts be, 

Shall I not love thee more than these ? 

5 Yes ! I would count them all but loss, 
To gain the notice of thine eye : 

Flesh shrinks and trembles at the cross, 
But thou canst give the victory. 

JOSIAH CONDER. 

340 S. M. D. 

JESUS, my strength, my hope, 
On thee I cast my care. 
With humble confidence look up, 

And know thou hear'st my prayer. 
Give me on thee to- wait. 
Till I can all things do. 
On thee, almighty to create, 
Almighty to renew. 

2 I want a sober mind, 

A self-renouncing will, 
That tramples down, and casts behind 

The baits of pleasing ill : 
A soul inured to pain, 

To hardship, grief, and loss; 
Bold to take up, firm to sustain. 

The consecrated cross. 
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3 I want a godly fear, 

A quick discerning eye, 
That looks to thee when sin is near, 

And sees the tempter fly : 
A spirit still prepared, 

And armed with jealous care ; 
Forever standing on its guard. 

And watching unto prayer. 

Charles Wesley, 

341 L. M/ 

/^ THOU, who hast at thy command 
^-^ The hearts of all men in thy hand, 
Our wayward, erring hearts incline 
To have no other will but thine. 

2 Our wishes, our desires, control ; 
Mold every purpose of the soul ; 
O'er all may we victorious prove 
That stands between us and thy love. 

3 Thrice blest will all our blessings be, 
When we can look through them to thee ; 
When each glad heart its tribute pays 
Of love and gratitude and praise. 

4 And while we to thy glory live, 
May we to thee all glory give, 
Until the final summons come, 
That calls thy willing servants home. 

Jane Cotterill. 

343 L.M. 

T ORD, I am thine, entirely thine, 
^^^ Purchased and saved by blood divine ; 
With full consent thine I would be. 
And own thy sovereign right in me. 
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2 Grant one poor sinner more a place 
Among the children of thy grace ; 

A wretched sinner, lost to God, 
But ransomed by Immanuers blood. 

3 Thine would I live, thine would I die. 
Be thine through all eternity ; 

The vow is past beyond repeal, 
And now I set the solemn seal. 

4 Here, at that cross where flows the blood 
That bought my guilty soul for God, 
Thee, my new Master, now I call, • 

Atid consecrate to thee my all. 

Samuel Davies. 

343 C M. 

T ORD! when I all things would possess, 
^^ I crave but to be thine ; 

lowly is the loftiness 
Of these desires divine. 

2 Each gift but helps my soul to learn 
How boundless is thy. store ; 

1 go from strength to strength, and yearn 

For thee, my Helper, more. 

3 How can my soul divinely soar, 
How keep the shining way, 

And not more tremblingly adore. 
And not more humbly pray? 

4 The more I triumph in thy gifts, 
The more I wait on thee ; 

The grace that mightily uplifts 
Most sweetly humbleth me. 
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5 The heaven where I would stand com- 
plete 

My lowly love shall see, 
And stronger grow the yearning sweet, 

O holy One ! for thee. 

Thomas H. Gill. 

344 6s. 5s. D. 

C AVIOUR, blessed Saviour, 
^ Listen while we sing; 
Hearts and voices raising 

Praises to our King ; 
All we have to offer, 

All we hope to be ; 
Body, soul, and spirit, 

All we yield to thee. 

^ 2 Nearer, ever nearer, 

Christ, we draw to thee, 
Deep in adoration 

Bending low the knee : 
Thou for our redemption 

Cam'st on earth to die : 
Thou, that we might follow,. 

Hast gone up on high. 

3 Great, and ever greater 

Are thy mercies here. 
True and everlasting 

Are the glories there; 
Where no pain, or sorrow, 

Toil, or care, is known. 
Where the angel legions 

Circle round thy throne. 

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4 Clearer still, and clearer, 
Dawns the light from heaven 

In our sadness bringing 

News of sins forgiven; 
Life has lost its shadows ; 

Pure the light within ; 
Thou hast shed thy radiance 

Oh a world of sin. 

5 Brighter still, and brighter. 
Glows the western sun, 

Shedding all its gladness 
O'er our w^ork that's done; 

Time will soon be over, 
Toil and sorrow past, 

May we, blessed Saviour, 
Find a rest at last ! 

6 Onward, ever onw^ard, 
Journeying o'er the road 

Worn by saints before us, 
Journeying on to God! 

Leaving all behind us. 
May we hasten on. 

Backward never looking 
Till the prize is won. 

7 Higher, then, and higher. 
Bear the ransomed soul. 

Earthly toils forgetting, 

Saviour, to its goal; 
Where in joys unthought of 

Saints with angels sing. 
Never weary, raising 

Praises to their King. 

Godfrey Thring. 
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345 L.M. 6L 

"pHOU hidden love of God, whose 
-'' height, 

Whose depth unfathomed, no man 
knows, 

1 see from far thy beauteous light, 

Inly I sigh for thy repose : 
My heart is pained, nor can it be 
At rest, till it finds rest in thee. 

2 Is there a thing beneath the sun, 

" That strives with thee my heart to 
share ? 
Ah, tear it thence, and reign alone, 
The Lord of every motion there! 
Then shall my heart from earth be free, 
When it hath found repose in thee. 

3 O Love, thy sovereign aid impart, 

To save me from low-thoughted care ; 
Chase this self-will through all my 
heart. 

Through all its latent mazes there ; 
Make me thy duteous child, that I 
Ceaseless may, "Abba, Father," cry. 

4 Each moment draw from earth 

away 
My heart, that lowly waits thy call; 
Speak to my inmost soul, and say, 

"I am thy Love, thy God, thy All!" 
To feel thy power, to hear thy voice. 
To taste thy love, be all my choice. 
Gerhard Tersteegen. Tr. by John "Wesley. 
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346 8. l\ 8. 7. 3. 

T ORD, I hear of showers of blessing 
^^ Thou art scattering full and free ; 
Showers, the thirsty land refreshing; 
Let some drops now fall on me, 
Even me. 

2 Pass me not, O gracious Father, 
Sinful though my heart may be; 

Thou might st leave me, but the rather 
Let thy mercy light on me. 
Even me. 

3 Pass me not, O tender Saviour, 
Let me love and cling to thee ; 

I am longing for thy favor ; 

Whilst thou'rt calling, O call me, 
Even me. 

4 Pass me not, O mighty Spirit, 
Thou canst make the blind to see ; 

Witnesser of Jesus' merit, 

Speak the word of power to me, 
Even me. 

5 Love of God, so pure and changeless. 
Blood of Christ, so rich, so free, 

Grace of God, so strong and boundless, 
Magnify them all in me. 

Even me. Elizabeth Codner. 

T ORD , thou hast promised grace for grace 
^^ To all who daily seek thy face ; 
To them who have, thou givest more 
Out of thy vast, exhaustless store. 
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2 Each step we take but gathers strength 
For further progress, till at length, 
With ease the highest steeps we gain, 
And count the mountain but a plain. 

3 Who watch, and pray, and work each 

hour 
Receive new life and added power, 
A power fresh victories to win 
Over the world, and self, and sin. 

4 Help us, O Lord, that we may grow 
In grace as thou dost grace bestow ; 
And still thy richer gifts repeat 

Till grace in glory is complete. 

Samuel K. Cox. 

348 7s. D. 

"PAKE my life, and let it be 
^ Consecrated, Lord, to thee; 
Take my moments and my days ; 
Let them flow in ceaseless praise ; 
Take my hands, and let them move 
At the impulse of thy love ; 
Take my feet, and let them be 
Swift and beautiful for thee. 

2 Take my voice, and let me sing, 
Always, only, for my King. 
Take my lips, and let them be 
Filled with messages from thee. 
Take my silver and my gold ; 
Not a mite would I withhold. 
Take my intellect, and use 
Every power as thou shalt choose. 
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3 Take my will, and make it thine ;' 
It shall be no longer mine. 
Take my heart, it is thine own ; 
It shall be thy royal throne. 
Take my love ; my Lord, I pour 
At thy feet its treasure-store. 
Take myself, and I will be 
Ever, only, all for thee. 

Frances R. Havergal. 

349 6. 4. 6. 4. 6. 6. 6. 4. 

C AVIOUR, thy dying love 

^ Thou gavest me, 

Nor should I aught withhold, 

Dear Lord, from thee ; 
In love my soul would bow. 
My heart fulfill its vow. 
Some offering bring thee now, 

Something for thee. 

2 At the blest mercy seat, 
Pleading for me. 

My feeble faith looks up, 

Jesus, to thee ; 
Help me the cross to bear. 
Thy wondrous love declare, 
Some song to raise, or prayer, 

Something for thee. 

3 Give me a faithful heart, ' 
Likeness to thee. 

That each departing day 
Henceforth may see 

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Some work of love begun, 
Some deed of kindness done, 
Some v/anderer sought and won, 
Something for thee. 

4 All that I am and have. 

Thy gifts so free, 
In joy, in grief, through life, 

Dear Lord, for thee! 
And when thy face I see. 
My ransomed soul shall be, 
Through all eternity. 

Something for thee. 

Sylvanus D. Phelps. 

350 7s. 6s. D. 

/^ JESUS, I have promised 
^-^ To serve thee to the end ; 
Be thou forever near me. 
My Master and my Friend : 

1 shall not fear the battle 

If thou art by my side. 
Nor wander from the pathway 
If thou wilt be my guide. 

2 O let me feel thee near me ; 
The wQrld is ever near ; 

I see the sights that dazzle. 
The tempting sounds I hear : 

My foes are ever near me. 
Around me and within; 

But, Jesus, draw thou nearer. 
And shield my soul from sin, 
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3 O Jesus, thou hast promised 

To all who follow thee, 
That where thou art in glory 

There shall thy servant be; 
And, Jesus, I have promised 

To serve thee to the end ; 

give me grace to follow, 
My Master and my Friend. 

John E. Bode. 

351 7s. 

T AM coming to the cross ; 

^ I am poor, and weak, and blind ; 

1 am counting all but dross, 

I shall full salvation find. 

I am trusting, Lord, in thee. 
Blest Lamb of Calvary; 
Humbly at thy cross I bow, 
Save me, Jesus, save me now. 

2 Long my heart has sighed for thee. 
Long has evil reigned within ; 

Jesus sweetly speaks to me, 

'' I will cleanse you from all sin." 

3 Here I give my all to thee. 
Friends, and time, and earthly store ; 

Soul and body thine to be, 
Wholly thine for evermore. 

4 In thy promises I trust, 
Now I feel the blood applied, 

I am prostrate in the dust, 
I with Christ am crucified. 
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5 Jesus comes! he fills my soul! 
Perfected in him I am ; 

1 ami every whit made whole : 

Glory, glory to the Lamb ! 

William McDonald. 

353 ^ S. M. 

T ORD, in the strength of grace, 
^^ With a glad heart and free. 
Myself, my residue of days, 
I consecrate to thee. 

2 Thy ransomed servant, I 
Restore to thee thine own ; 

And, from this moment, live or die 
To serve my God alone. 

Charles Wesley. 

ENTIRE CONSECRATION AND PERFECT LOVE 

353 7s. 6s. a 

T COULD not do without thee, 

^ O Saviour of the lost. 

Whose precious blood redeemed me 

At such tremendous cost : 
Thy righteousness, thy pardon, 

Thy precious blood must be 
My only hope and comfort. 

My glory and my plea. 
2 I could not do without thee, 

I cannot stand alone, 
I have no strength or goodness, 

No wisdom of my own: 
But thou, beloved Saviour, 

Art all in all to me. 
And weakness will be power 

If leaning hard on thee. 



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3 I could not do without thee, 
For O, the way is long, 

And I am often weary. 

And sigh replaces song: 
How could I do without thee? 

I do not kn.ow,the way; 
Thou knowest and thou leadest, 

And wilt not let me stray. 

4 I could not do without thee ; 
No other friend can read 

The spirit's strange, deep longings, 

Interpreting its need : 
No human heart could enter 

Each dim recess of mine. 
And soothe and hush and calm it, 

O blessed Lord, like thine. 

Frances R. Havergal. 

354 C M. 

/^ FOR a heart to praise my God, 
^^ A heart from sin set free, 
A heart that always feels thy blood 
So freely spilt for me ! 

2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek. 
My great Redeemer's throne ; 

Where only Christ is heard to speak. 
Where jesus reigns alone; 

3 A humble, lowly, contrite heart. 
Believing, true, and clean. 

Which neither life nor death can part 
From him that dwells within ; 



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4 A heart in every thought renewed, 
And full of love divine ; 

Perfect, and right, and pure, and good, 
A copy. Lord, of thine! 

5 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart ; 
Come quickly from above, 

Write thy new name upon my heart, 
Thy new, best name of Love. 

Charles Wesley. 

355 8s. 7s. D. 

T OVE divine, all loves excelling, 
^^ Joy of heaven, to earth come down; 
Fix in us thy humble dwelling, 

All thy faithful mercies crown : 
Jesus, thou art all compassion. 

Pure, unbounded love thou art;. 
Visit us with thy salvation, 

Enter every trembling heart. 

2 Breathe, breathe thy loving Spirit 
Into every troubled breast! 

Let us all in thee inherit, 
Let us find that second rest : 

Take away our bent to sinning ; 
Alpha and Om.ega be ; 

End of faith, as its beginning, 
Set our hearts at liberty. 

3 Come, almighty to deliver, 
Let us all thy grace receive ; 

Suddenly return, and never, ' 

Never more thy temples leave : 
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Thee we would be always blessing, 
Serve thee as thy hosts above, 

Pray, and praise thee without ceasing, 
Glory in thy perfect love. 

4 Finish then thy new creation, 

Pure and spotless let us be ; 
Let us see thy great salvation, 

Perfectly restored in thee : 
Changed from glory into glory, 

Till in heaven we take our place, 
Till we cast our crowns before thee, 

Lost in wonder, love, and praise. 

Charles Wesley. 

356 C RL 

T ORD, I believe a rest remains 
^^ To all thy people known, 
A rest where pure enjoyment reigns. 
And thou art loved alone: 

2 A rest where all our soul's desire 
Is fixed on things above ; 

Where fear, and sin, and grief expire. 
Cast out by perfect love. 

3 O that I now the rest might know^ 
Believe, and enter in! 

Now, Saviour, now the power bestow. 
And let me cease from sin. 

4 Remove this hardness from my heart. 
This unbelief remove : 

To me the rest of faith impart, 
The Sabbath of thy love. 

Charles Wesley. 
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357 , CM. 

pOREVER here my rest. shall be, 
•^ Close to thy bleeding side ; 
This all my hope, and all my plea. 
For me the Saviour died. 

2 My dying Saviour, and my God, 
Fountain for guilt and sin, 

Sprinkle me ever with thy blood, 
And cleanse and keep me clean. 

3 Wash me, and make me thus thine 

own; 
Wash me, and mine thou art ; 
Wash me, but not my feet alone. 
My hands, my head, my heart. 

4 The atonement of thy blood apply, 
Till faith to sight improve. 

Till hope in full fruition die. 
And all my soul be love. 

Charles Wesley. 

358 CM. 

A A/^HAT is our calling's glorious hope, 
^ ^ But inward holiness ? 
For this to Jesus I look up ; 
I calmly wait for this. 

2 I wait till he shall touch me clean, 
Shall life and power impart. 

Give me the faith that casts out sin. 
And purifies the heart. 
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3 When Jesus makes my heart his home, 
My sin shall all depart; 

And, lo! he saith, ''I quickly come, 
To fill and rule thy heart.'' 

4 Be it according to thy word ; 
Redeem me from all sin ; 

My heart would now receive thee, Lord ; 
Come in, my Lord, come in! 

Charles Wesley. 

359 L*M. 

r^ THOU, to whose all-searching sight 
^^ The darkness shineth as the light, 
Search, prove my heart, it pants for thee ; 
O burst these bonds, and set it free! 

2 If in this darksome wild I stray 
Be thou my Light, be thou my Way : 
No foes, no violence I fear, 

No fraud, while thou, my God, art near. 

3 When rising floods my soul overflow. 
When sinks my heart in weaves of woe, 
Jesus, thy timely aid impart. 

And raise my head, and cheer my heart. 

4 Saviour, where'er thy steps I see, 
Dauntless, untire,d, I follow thee; 
O let thy hand support me still, 
And lead me to thy holy hill! 

5 If rough and thorny be the way. 
My strength proportion to my day ; 
Till toil, and grief, and pain shall cease, 
Where all is calm, and joy, and peace. 

NicoLAUs L. ZiNZENDORF. Tr. by JoHN Wesley. 

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360 S.M. 

OLEST are the pure in heart, 
^ For they shall see our God ; 
The secret of the Lord is theirs ; 
Their soul is Christ's abode. 

2 Still to the lowly soul 
He doth himself impart, 

And for his temple and his throne 
Selects the pure in heart. 

3 Lord, we thy presence seek. 
May ours this blessing be ; 

O give the pure and lowly heart, 
A temple meet for thee. 

John Keble. 

361 CM. 

^1 rALK in the light! so shalt thou know 
^ ^ That fellowship of love 
His Spirit only can bestow 
Who reigns in light above. 

2 Walk in the light ! and thou shalt find 
Thy heart made truly his 

Who dwells in cloudless light enshrined, 
In whom no darkness is. 

3 Walk in the light ! and thou shalt own 
Thy darkness passed away. 

Because that light hath on thee shone 
In which is perfect day. 

4 Walk in the light! and e'en the tomb 
No fearful. shade shall wear; 

Glory shall chase away its gloom 
For Christ hath conquered there. 

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5 Walk in the light ! thy path shall be 
A path, though thorny, bright : 

For God, by grace, shall dwell in thee, 
And God himself is light. 

Bernard Barton. 

363 S. M- 

r\ COME, and dwell in me, 
^-^ Spirit of power within! 
And bring the glorious liberty 
From sorrow, fear, and sin. 

2 Hasten the joyful day 
Which shall my sins consume; 

When old things shall be done away. 
And all things new become. 

3 I want the witness, Lord, 
That all I do is right. 

According to thy will and word. 
Well pleasing in thy sight. 

4 I ask no higher state ; 
Indulge me but in this, 

And soon or later then translate 
To my eternal bliss. 

Charles Weslby. 

363 C M. 

r\ HOW the thought of God attracts 
^^ And draws the heart from earth. 
And sickens it of passing shows 
And dissipating mirth! 



CONSECRATION AND LOVE 

2 'Tis not enough to save our souls, 
To shun the eternal fires ; 

The thought of God will rouse the heart 
To more sublime desires. 

3 God only is the creature's home, 
Though rough and strait the road ; 

Yet nothing less can satisfy 
The love that longs for God. 

4 O utter but the name of God 
Down in your heart of hearts. 

And see how from the world at once 
All tempting light departs ! 

5 A trusting heart, a yearning eye. 
Can win their way above; 

If mountains can be moved by faith. 
Is there less power in love ? 

Frederick W. Faber. 

364 C M. D. 

1\/T Y Saviour, on the word of truth 
^^^ In earnest hope I live; 
I ask for all the precious things 
Thy boundless love can give. 

1 look for many a lesser light 

About my path to shine ; 
But chiefly long to walk with thee, 
And only trust in thine. 

2 Thou knowest that I am not blest 
As thou wouldst have me be, 

Till all the peace and joy of faith 
Possess my soul in thee ; 

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And still I seek, 'mid many fears, 
With yearnings unexpressed. 

The comfort of thy strengthening love, 
Thy soothing, settling rest. 

3 It is not as thou wilt with me, 
Till, humbled in the dust, 

1 know no place in all my heart 

Wherein to put my trust: 
Until I find, O Lord, in thee. 

The Lowly and the Meek, 
The fullness which thy own redeemed 

Go nowhere else to seek. 

Anna L. Waring. 

365 8. 8. 6. D. 

Q GLORIOUS hope of perfect love! 
^-^ It lifts me up to things above. 

It bears on eagles' wings; 
It gives my ravished soul a taste. 
And makes me for some moments feast 

With Jesus' priests and kings. 

2 Rejoicing now in earnest hope, 

I stand, and from the mountain top 

See all the land below : 
Rivers of milk and honey rise, 
And all the fruits of paradise 

In endless plenty grow. 

3 A land of corn, and wine, and oil, 
Favored with God's peculiar smile. 

With every blessing blest ; 
There dwells the Lord our righteousness,; 
And keeps his own in perfect peace. 

And everlasting rest. Charles Wesley 
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366 L. M. 

f^ IVE me a new, a perfect heart, 
^-^ From doubt, and fear, and sorrow free ; 
The mind which was in Christ impart, 
And let m.y spirit cleave to thee. 

2 O take this heart of stone away! 
Thy sway it doth not, cannot own; 

In me no longer let it stay ; 

O take away this heart of stone ! 

3 Cause me to walk in Christ my Way ; 
And I thy statutes shall fulfill, 

In every point thy law obey, 
And perfectly perform thy will. 

4 O that I now, from sin released. 
Thy word may to the utmost prove ! 

Enter into the promised rest. 
The Canaan of thy perfect love. 

5 Now let me gain perfection's height; 
Now let me into nothing fall. 

Be less than nothing in thy sight. 
And feel that Christ is all in all. 

Charles Wesley. 

367 L. M. 6L 

T THANK thee, uncreated Sun, 

^ That thy bright beams on me have 

shined ; 
I thank thee, who hast overthrown 

My foes, and healed my wounded mind ; 
I thank thee, whose enlivening voice 
Bids my freed heart in thee rejoice. 
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2 Uphold me in the doubtful race, 
Nor suffer me again to stray ; 

Strengthen my feet with steady pace 

Still to press forward in thy way ; 
My soul and flesh, O Lord of might, 
Fill, satiate, with thy heavenly light. 

3 Give to mine eyes refreshing tears ; 
Give to my heart chaste, hallowed fires ; 

Give to my soul, with filial fears. 

The love that all heaven's host inspires ; 
That all my powers, with all their might. 
In thy sole glory may unite. 

4 Thee will I love, my joy, my crown ; 
Thee will I love, my Lord, my God; 

Thee will I love, beneath thy frown 
Or smile, thy scepter or thy rod ; 
What though my flesh and heart decay ? 
Thee shall I love in endless day ! 

JOHANN A. SCHEFFLER. Tr. by JOHN WeSLEY. 

368 8. 8. 6. D. 

/^ LOVE divine, how sweet thou art! 
^-^ When shall I find my willing heart 
All taken up by thee ? 

1 thirst, I faint, I die to prove 
The greatness of redeeming love. 

The love of Christ to me. 

2 Stronger his love than death or hell ; 
Its riches are unsearchable; 

The firstborn sons of light 
Desire in vain its depths to see ; 
They cannot reach the. mystery. 

The length, the breadth, the height, 
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3 God only knows the love of God ; 
O that it now were shed abroad 

In this poor stony heart ! 
For love I sigh, for love I pine ; 
This only portion, Lord, be mine; 

Be mine this better part! 

4 O that I could forever sit 
With Mary at the Master's feet! 

Be this my happy choice ; 
My onty care, delight, and bliss, 
My joy, my heaven on earth, be this, 

To hear the Bridegroom's voice. 

5 O that I could, with favored John, 
Recline my weary head upon 

The dear Redeemer's breast! 
From care, and sin, and sorrow free, 
Give me, O Lord, to find in thee 

My everlasting rest! 

Charles Wesley. 

369 CM. 

TV/r Y God, accept my heart this day, 
^^^ And make it always thine ; 
That I from thee no more may stray, 
No more from thee decline. 

2 Before the cross of him who died. 

Behold, I prostrate fall; 
Let every sin be crucified. 

Let Christ be All in All. 

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3 Let every thought, and work, and word^ 

To thee be ever given ; 
Then life shall be thy service, Lord, 

And death the gate of heaven. 

Matthew Bridges. 

370 C M. 

T KNOW that my Redeemer lives, 
^ And ever prays for me ; 
A token of his love he gives, 
A pledge of liberty. 

2 I find him lifting up my head ; 
He brings salvation near ; 

His presence makes me free indeed, 
And he will soon appear. 

3 He wills that I should holy be ; 
What can withstand his will? 

The counsel of his grace in me 
He surely shall fulfill. 

4 When God is mine, and I am his, 
Of paradise possessed, 

I taste unutterable bliss. 
And everlasting rest. 

Charles Wesley. 



371 CM. 

r^ JOYFUL sound of gospel graced 
^-^ Christ shall in me appear; 
I, even I, shall see his face, 
I shall be holy here. 
294 



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CONSECRATION- AND LOVE 

2 The glorious crown of righteousness 
To me reached out I view : 

Conqueror through him, I soon shall seize, 
And wear it as m^^ due. 

3 The promised land, from Pisgah's top, 
I now exult to see : 

My hope is full, O glorious hope ! 
Of immortality. 

4 With me, I know, I feel, thou art; 
But this cannot suffice. 

Unless thou plantest in my heart 
A constant paradise. 

5 Come, O m}^ God, thyself reveal, 
Fill all this mighty void : 

Thou only canst my spirit fill ; 
Come, O my God, my God! 

Charles Wesley. 

T_T APPY the man that finds the grace, 
^ ^ The blessing of God's chosen race, 
The wisdom coming from above. 
The faith that sweetly works by love! 

2 Happy, beyond description, he 
Who knows, '' the Saviour died for me ! " 
The gift unspeakable obtains, 

And heavenly understanding gains. 

3 Wisdom divine! who tells the price 
Of wisdom's costly merchandise? 
Wisdom to silver we prefer, 

And gold is dross compared to her. 
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4 Her hands are filled with length of days, 
True riches and immortal praise, 
Riches of Christ on all bestowed, 

And honor that descends from God. 

5 Happy the man who wisdom gains ; 
Thrice happy who his guest retains : 
He owns, and shall forever own, 
Wisdom, and Christ, and Heaven, are one. 

Charles Wesley. 

373 C M. 

T ET Him to whom we now belong 
^^ His sovereign right assert. 
And take up every thankful song, 
And every loving heart. 

2 He justly claims us for his own. 
Who bought us with a price : 

The Christian lives to Christ alone, 
To Christ alone he dies. 

3 Jesus, thine own at last receive. 
Fulfill our heart's desire ; 

And let us to thy glory live. 
And in thy cause expire. 

-4 Our souls and bodies we resign : 

With joy we render thee 
Our all, no longer ours, but thine, 

To all eternity. Charles Wesley. 

374 7s. 

T OVING Jesus, gentle Lamb, 
^^ In thy gracious hands I am ; 
Make me. Saviour, what thou art ; 
Live thyself within my heart. 
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2 Lamb of God, I look to thee, 
Thou shalt my example be ; 
Thou didst live to God alone, 
Thou didst never seek thine own. 

3 I shall then show forth thy praise, 
Serve thee all my happy days ; 
Then the world shall always see 
Christ, the holy Child, in me. 

Charles Wesley. 



375 ' CM. 

JESUS, thine all-victorious love 
Shed in my heart abroad : 
Then shall my feet no longer rove. 
Rooted and fixed in God. 

2 O that in me the sacred fire 
Might now begin to glow, 

Bum up the dross of base desire 
And make the mountains flow ! 

3 O that it now from heaven might fall. 
And all my sins consume! 

Come, Holy Ghost, for thee I call; 
Spirit of burning, come! 

4 Refining fire, go through my heart ; 
Illuminate my soul; 

Scatter thy life through every part. 
And sanctify the whole. 

5 No longer then my heart shall mourn, 
While, purified by grace, 

I only for his glory bum, 
And always see his face. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE . 

6 My steadfast soul, from falling free, 

Shall then no longer move. 
While Christ is all the world, to me, 

And all my heart is love. 

Charles Wesley. 

376 CM. 

r~\ FOR a heart of calm repose 
^-^ Amid the world's loud roar, 
A life that like a river flows 
Along a peaceful shore! 

2 Come, Holy Spirit! still my heart 
With gentleness divine ; 

Indwelling peace thou canst impart ; 
O make that blessing mine ! 

3 Above these scenes of storm and strife 
There spreads a region fair; 

Give me to live that higher life, 
And breathe that heavenly air. 

4 Come, Holy Spirit! breathe that peace, 
That victory make me win ; 

Then shall^^my soul her conflict cease. 
And find a heaven within. 

Author Unknown. 

I_T OLY, and true, and righteous Lord, 
■^ ^ I wait to prove thy perfect will: 
Be mindful of thy gracious word. 

And stamp me with thy Spirit's seal. 
2 Open my faith^s interior eye : 

Display thy glory from above; 
And all I am shall sink and die. 

Lost in astonishment and love. 



CONSECRATION AND LOVE 

3 Confound, o'erpower me by thy grace; 
I would be by myself abhorred ; 

All might, all majesty, all praise. 
All glory, be to Christ my Lord. 

4 Now let me gain perfection's height; 
Now let me into nothing fall, 

As less than nothing in thy sight. 
And feel that Christ is all in all. 

Charles Wesley. 

378 L.M. 

r^ OD of all power, and truth, and grace, 
^^ Which" shall from age to age endure, 
Whose word, when heaven and earth shall 
pass. 
Remains and stands forever sure : 

2 Calmly to thee ^ny soul looks up. 
And waits thy promises to prove. 

The object of my steadfast hope. 
The seal of thy eternal love. 

I . ■ 

3 That I thy mercy may proclaim, 
That all mankind thy truth may see, 

Hallow thy great and glorious name, 
And perfect holiness in me. 

4 Thy sanctifying Spirit pour, 

To quench my thirst, and make me clean ; 
Now, Father, let the gracious shower 
Descend, and make me pure from sin! 

Charles Wesley. 
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379 L* M. 

/^~^OME, Saviour, Jesus, from above! 
^-^ Assist me with thy heavenly grace ; 
Empty my heart of earthly love. 

And for thyself prepare the place. I' 

2 O let thy sacred presence fill, 
And set my longing spirit free ! 

Which pants to have no other will; 
But day and night to feast on thee. 

3 While in this region here below, 
No other good will I pursue : 

ril bid this world of noise and Show, 
With all its glittering snares, adieu ! 

4 That path with humble speed I'll seek, 
In which my Saviour's footsteps shine; 

Nor will I hear, nor will I speak. 
Of any other love but thine. 

5 Henceforth may no profane delight 
Divide this consecrated soul; 

Possess it, thou who hast the right, 
As Lord and Master of the whole. 
Antoinette Bourignon. Tr. by John Wesley. 

380 8.7.8.8.7. 
r^ THE bitter shame and sorrow, 
^-^ That' a time could ever be 

When I let the Saviour's pity 
Plead in vain, and proudly answered. 
All of self, and none of thee ! 
300 



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2 Yet he found me ; I beheld him 
Bleeding on the accursed tree, 

Heard him pray, Forgive them, Father! 
And my wistful heart said faintly, 
Some of self, and some of thee ! 

3 Day by day his tender mercy. 
Healing, helping, full and free. 

Sweet and strong, and, ah! so patient, 
Brought me lower, while I whispered. 
Less of self, and more of thee ! 

4 Higher than the highest heaven. 
Deeper than the deepest sea. 

Lord, thy love at last hath conquered ; 
Grant me now my supplication, — 
None of self, and all of thee ! 

Theodore Monod. 



381 L.M. 

/^ THAT my load of sin were gone ! 
^-^ O that I could at last submit 
At Jesus' feet to lay it down. 
To lay my soul at Jesus' feet! 

2 Rest for my soul I long to find : 
Saviour of all, if mine thou art, 

Give me thy meek and lowly mind, 
And stamp thine image on my heart. 

3 Break off the yoke of inbred sin, 
And fully set my spirit free : 

I cannot rest till pure within, 
Till I am wholly lost in thee. 
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-4 Fain would I learn of thee, my God; 

Thy light and easy burden prove, 
The cross, all stained with hallowed blood, 
The labor of thy dying love. 

5 I would, but thou must give the power ; 

My heart from every sin release ; 
Bring near, bring near the joyful hour. 

And fill me w^ith thy perfect peace. 

Charles Wesley. 

ACTIVITY AND ZEAL 

383 S. M. D. 

COLDIERS of Christ, arise, 

^ And put your armor on, 

Strong in the strength which God supplies 

Through his eternal Son ; 
Strong in the Lord of hosts, 

And in his mighty power. 
Who in the strength of Jesus trusts 

Is more than conqueror. 

2 Stand, then, in his great might, 
With all his strength endued ; 

But take, to arm you for the fight, 

The panoply of God: 
That, having all things done. 

And all your conflicts passed. 
Ye may overcome through Christ alone, 

And stand entire at last. 

3 From strength to strength go on. 
Wrestle, and fight, and pray ; 

Tread all the powers of darkness down, 
And win the well-fought day: 

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Still let the Spirit cry, 

In all his soldiers, ''Come," 

Till Christ the Lord descend from high. 
And take the conquerors home. 

Charles Wesley. 

383 6s> 5s. D. 

p\NWARD, Christian soldiers! 
^-^ Marching as to war, 
With the cross of Jesus 

Going on before. 
Christ, the royal Master, 
Leads against the foe; 
Forward into battle. 
See, his banners go! 

Onward, Christian soldiers, 

Marching as to war. 
With the cross of Jesus 
Going on before. 

2 At the sign of triumph 
Satan's. host doth flee; 

On, then, Christian soldiers, 

On to victory ! 
Hell's foundations quiver 

At the shout of praise ; 
Brothers, lift your voices. 

Loud your anthems raise. 

3 Like a mighty army 
Moves the church of God; 

Brothers, we are treading 
Where the saints have trod ; 
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We are not divided, 

All one body we, 
One in hope and doctrine, 

One in charity. 

4 Crowns and thrones may perish, 
Kingdoms rise and wane, 

But the church of Jesus 

Constant will remain; 
Gates of hell can never 

'Gainst that church prevail; 
We have Christ's own promise. 

And that cannot fail. 

5 Onward, then, ye people! 
Join our happy throng. 

Blend with ours your voices 

In the triumph-song ; 
Glory, laud, and honor 

Unto Christ the King, 
This through countless ages 

Men and angels sing. 

Sabine, Baring-Gould. 

384 6s- 5s* I2L 

"pORWARD! be our watchword, 
-■" Steps and voices joined ; 
Seek the things before us. 

Not a look behind: 
Bums the fiery pillar 

At our army's head ; 
Who shall dream of shrinking, 

By our Captain led? 
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Forward through the desert, 
Through the toil and fight : 

Jordan flows before us, 
Zion beams with light! 

2 Forward! flock of Jesus, 
Salt of all the earth, 

Till each yearning purpose 

Spring to glorious birth: 
Sick, they ask for healing ; 

Blind, they grope for day; 
Pour upon the nations 

Wisdom's loving ray. 
Forward, out of error. 

Leave behind the night; 
Forward through the darkness, 

Forward into light! 

3 Glories upon glories 
Hath our God prepared, 

By the souls that love him 

One day to be shared : 
Eye hath not beheld them, 

Ear hath never heard ; 
Nor of these hath uttered 

Thought or speech a word: 
Forward, marching eastward 

Where the heaven is bright, 
Till the veil be lifted, 

Till our faith be sight ! 

4 Far o'er yon horizon 
Rise the city towers. 

Where our God abideth; 
That fair home is ours : 
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Flash the streets with jasper, 

Shine the gates with gold ; 
Flows the gladdening river 

Shedding joys untold; 
Thither, onward thither, 

In the Spirit's might: 
Pilgrims to your country. 

Forward into light! 

Henry Alford. 

385 7. 7. 7. 6. D* 

COLDIERS of the cross, arise! 
"^ Lo ! your Leader from the skies 
Waves before you glory's prize, 

The prize of victory. 
Seize your armor, gird it on ; 
Now the battle will be won ; 
See, the strife will soon be done ; 

Then struggle manfully. 

2 Jesus conquered when he fell. 
Met and vanquished earth and hell ; 
Now he leads you on to swell 

The triumphs of his cross. 
Though all earth and hell appear. 
Who will doubt, or who can fear? 
God, our strength and shield, is near; 

We cannot lose our cause. 

3 Onward, then, ye hosts of God! 
Jesus points the victor's rod; 
Follow where your Leader trod ; 

You soon shall see his face. 
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Soon, your enemies all slain, 
Crowns of glory you shall gain. 
Soon you'll join that glorious train 
Who shout their Saviour's praise. 
Jared B. Waterbury. 

386 7s. 6s. D. 

CTAND up, stand up for Jesus! 
"^ Ye soldiers of the cross ; 
Lift high his royal banner, 

It must not suffer loss : 
From victory unto victory 

His army shall he lead. 
Till every foe is vanquished 

And Christ is Lord indeed. 

2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus! 
The trumpet call obey; 

Forth to the mighty conflict, 

In this his glorious day: 
Ye that are men, now serve him. 

Against unnumbered foes; 
Your courage rise with danger, 

And strength to strength oppose. 

3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus ! 
Stand in his strength alone ; 

The arm of flesh will fail you ; 

Ye dare not trust your own : 
Put on the gospel armor, 

Each piece put on with prayer ; 
Where duty calls, or danger, 

Be never wanting there. 
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4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus ! 

The strife will not be long ; 
This day the noise of battle, 

The next the victor's song: 
To him that overcometh, 

A crown of life shall be ; 
He with the King of glory 

Shall reign eternally. 

George Duffield, Jr. 

387 7s. 6s. D. 

r^O forward, Christian soldier, 
^-^ Beneath his banner true : 
The Lord himself, thy Leader, 

Shall all thy foes subdue. 
His love foretells thy trials,; 

He knows thine, hourly need ; 
He can, with bread of heaven, 

Thy fainting spirit feed. 

2 Go forward. Christian soldier, 
Fear not the secret foe ; 

Far more are o'er thee watching 
Than human eyes can know. 

Trust only Christ, thy Captain, 
Cease not to watch and pray ; 

Heed not the treacherous voices, 
That lure thy soul astray. 

3 Go fonvard, Christian soldier, 
Nor dream of peaceful rest. 

Till Satan's host is vanquished. 
And heaven is all possessed; 
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Till Christ himself shall call thee 

To lay thine armor by, 
And wear, in endless glory, 

The crown of victory. 

Laurence Tuttiett. 

388 S. M. 
A CHARGE to keep I have, 

^^^ A God to glorify, 
A never-dying soul to save. 
And fit it for the sky. 

2 To serve the present age, 
My calling to fulfill; 

O may it all my powers engage, 
To do my Master's will! 

3 Arm me with jealous care, 
As in thy sight to live. 

And O, thy servant, Lord, prepare, 
A strict account to give! 

4 Help me to watch and pray, 
And on thyself rely, 

Assured, if I my trust betray, 
I shall forever die. 

Charles Wesley. 

389 S. M. 

COW in the morn thy seed; 
"^ At eve hold not thy hand ; 
To doubt and fear give thou no heed, 
Broadcast it o'er the land. 
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2 Thou knowest not which shall thrive, 
The late or early sown ; 

Grace keeps the precious germ alive, 
When and wherever strown: 

3 And duly shall appear. 

In verdure, beauty, strength, 
The tender blade, the stalk, the ear. 
And the full com at length. 

4 Thou canst not toil in vain : 
Cold, heat, and moist, and dry, 

Shall foster and mature the grain 
For garners in the sky. 

5 Thence, when the glorious end. 
The day of God, shall come, 

The angel reapers shall descend. 

And heaven shout, ''Harvest -home!" 
James Montgomery. 

390 S.M. 

ly/rAKE haste, O man, to live, 
^^^ For thou so soon must die; 
Time hurries past thee like the breeze ; 
How swift its moments fly ! 

2 Make haste, O man, to do 
Whatever must be done; 

Thou hast no time to lose in sloth. 
Thy day will soon be gone. 

3 Up, then, with speed, and work; 
Fling ease and self away; 

This is no time for thee to sleep. 
Up, watch, and work, and pray! 
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4 Make haste, O man, to live, 

Thy time is almost o'er; 
O sleep not, dream not, but arise, 

The Judge is at the door! 

HORATIUS BONAR. 

391 S.M. 

a J THE good fight have fought," 

^ O when shall I declare? 
The victory by my Saviour got, 

I long with Paul to share. 

2 O may I triumph so, 
When all my warfare's past; 

And, dying, find my latest foe 
Under my feet at last! 

3 This blessed word be mine. 
Just as the port is gained, 

''Kept by the power of grace divine, 
I have the faith maintained." 

4 The apostles of my Lord, 
To whom it first was given. 

They could not speak a greater word. 
Nor all the saints in heaven. 

Charles Wesley. 

393 C M. 

V\rORKMAN of God! O lose not heart, 
^ ^ But learn what God is like ; 
And in the darkest battlefield 
Thou shalt know where to strike. 
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2 Thrice blest is he to whom is given 
The instinct that can tell 

That God is on the field, when he 
Is most invisible. 

3 Blest too is he who can divine 
Where real right doth lie, 

And dares to take the side that seems 
Wrong to man's blindfold eye. 

4 Then learn to scorn the praise of men, 
And learn to lose with God ; 

For Jesus won the world through shame, 
And beckons thee his road. 

Frederick W. Faber. 

393 CM. 

A M I a soldier of the cross, 
^^"^ A follower of the Lamb, 
And shall I fear to own his cause, 
Or blush to speak his name ? 

2 Must I be carried to the skies 
On flowery beds of ease. 

While others fought to win the prize, 
And sailed through bloody' seas? 

3 Are there no foes for me to face? 
Must I not stem the flood ? 

Is this vile world a friend to grace. 
To help me on to God? 

4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign ; 
Increase my courage, Lord; 

I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, 
Supported by thy word. 
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5 Thy saints in all this glorious war 
Shall conquer, though they die: 

They see the triumph from afar, 
By faith they bring it nigh. 

6 When that illustrious day shall rise, 
And all thy armies shine 

In robes of victory through the skies, 
The glory shall be thine. 

Isaac Watts. 

394 CM. 

"DEHOLD us, Lord, a little space 
^ From daily tasks set free. 
And met within thy holy place 
To rest awhile with thee. 

2 Around us rolls the ceaseless tide 
Of business, toil, and care, 

And scarcely can we turn aside 
For one brief hour of prayer. 

3 Yet these are not the only w^alls 
Wherein thou mayst be sought ; 

On homeliest work thy blessing falls 
In truth and patience wrought. 

4 Thine is the loom, the forge, the mart, 
The wealth of land and sea ; 

The worlds of science and of art. 
Revealed and ruled by thee. 

5 Then let us prove our heavenly birth 
In all we do and know, 

And claim the kingdom of the earth 
For thee, and not thy foe. 
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6 Work shall be prayer, if all be wrougb 
As thoti wouldst have it done ; 

And prayer, by thee inspired and taught,^ 
Itself with work be one. 

John Ellerton. 

395 C H. 

1^ STILL in accents sweet and strong 
^-^ Sounds forth the ancient word, 
"More reapers for white harvest fields, 
More laborers for the Lord!'' 

2 We hear the call ; in dreams no more 
In selfish ease we lie. 

But girded for our Father's work. 
Go forth beneath his- sky. 

3 Where prophets' word, and martyrs' 

blood, 
And prayers of saints were sown, 
We, to their labors entering in, 

Would reap where they have strown. 

4 O Thou whose call our hearts has stirred, 
To do thy will we come ; 

Thrust in our sickles at thy word. 
And bear our harvest home. 

Samuel Longfellow. 

396 CM. 

A WAKE, my soul, stretch every nerve, 
^^^ And press with vigor on ; 
A heavenly race demands thy zeal, 
And an immortal crown. 
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2 A cloud of witnesses around 
Hold thee in full survey; 

Forget the steps already trod, 
And onward urge thy way. 

3 'Tis God's all-animating voice 
That calls thee from on high ; 

Tis his own hand presents the prize 
To thine aspiring eye : — 

4 That prize, with peerless glories bright. 
Which shall new luster boast, 

When victors' wreaths and mxonarchs' 
gems 
Shall blend in common dust. 

5 Blest Saviour, introduced by thee, 
Have I my race begun ; 

And, crowned with victory, at thy feet 
ril lay my honors down. 

Philip Doddridge. 

TDEHOLD! the Christian warrior stand 
^ In all the armor of his God ; 
The Spirit's sword is in his hand, 
His feet are with the gospel shod ; 

2 In panoply of truth complete. 
Salvation's helmet on his head; 

With righteousness a breastplate meet. 
And faith's broad shield before him 
spread. 

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3 Undaunted to the field he goes ; 
Yet vain were skill and valor there, 

Unless, to foil his legion foes, 

He takes the trustiest weapon, prayer. 

4 Thus, strong in his Redeemer's strength, 
Sin, death, and hell, he tramples down ; 

Fights the good fight, and wins at length, 
Through mercy, an immortal crown. 
James Montgomery. 

398 L.M. 

T T may not be our lot to wield 
^ The sickle in the ripened field ; 
Nor ours to hear, on summer eves. 
The reaper's song among the sheaves. 

2 Yet where our duty's task is wi ought 
In unison with God's great thought, 
The near and future blend in one, 

And whatso'er is willed, is done. 

3 And ours the grateful service whence 
Comes, day by day, the recompense ; 
The hope, the trust, the purpose stayed, 
The fountain, and the noonday shade. 

4 And were this life the utmost span, 
The only end and aim of man. 
Better the .toil of fields like these 
Than waking dream and slothful ease. 

5 But life, though falling like our grain, 
Like that revives and springs again ; 
And, early called, how blest are they 
Who wait in heaven, their harvest day! 

John G. Whittier. 

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399 L. M^ 

r^ O, labor on ; spend and be spent, 
^^ Thy joy to do the Father's will; 
It is the way the Master went ; 

Should not the ser\^ant tread it still? 

2 Go, labor on ; 'tis not for naught ; 
Thine earthly loss is heavenly gain ; 

Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not; 
The Master praises, — ^what are men? 

3 Go, labor on ; your hands are weak ; 
Your knees are faint, your soul cast 

down; 
Yet falter not ; the prize you seek 
Is near, — a kingdom and a crown ! 

HORATIUS BONAR. 

400 L. M. 

T7ORTH in thy name, O Lord, I go, 
^ My daily labor to pursue, 
Thee, only thee, resolved to know. 
In all I think, or speak, or do. 

2 The task thy wisdom hath assigned,. 
O let me cheerfully fulfill; 

In all my works thy presence find. 
And prove thy good and perfect will. 

3 Give me to bear thy easy yoke, 
And every moment watch and pray ; 

And still to things eternal look, 
And hasten to thy glorious day : 
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4 For thee delightfully employ 

Whatever thy bounteous grace hath 
given; 
And run my course with even joy, 
And closely walk with thee to heaven. 

Charles Wesley. 

401 L.H/ 

/^ GOD, most merciful and true, 
^^ Thy nature to my soul impart ; 
'Stablish with me the covenant new. 
And stamp thine image on my heart. 

2 To real holiness restored, 

let me gain ray Saviour's mind, 
And in the knowledge of my Lord, 

Fullness of life eternal find ! 

3 Remember, Lord, my sins no more, 
That them I may no more forget ; 

But, sunk in guiltless shame, adore. 
With speechless wonder, at thy feet. 

4 O'erwhelmed with thy stupendous grace, 

1 shall not in thy presence move. 
But breathe unutterable praise. 

And rapturous awe, and silent love. 

5 Pardoned for all that I have done, 
My mouth as in the dust I hide 

And glory give to God alone. 
My God forever pacified. 

Charles Wesley. 
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403 8s. 7s* D. 

LJARK, the voice of Jesus calling, 
A A ''^;J^1^Q will go and work to-day? 
Fields are white, and harvests waiting, 

Who will bear the sheaves away?" 
Loud and long the Master calleth, 

Rich reward he offers free; 
Who will answer, gladly saying, 

'' Here am I, send me, send me"? 

2 If you cannot cross the ocean. 
And the heathen lands explore, 

You can find the heathen nearer. 
You can help them at your door : 

If you cannot give your thousands. 
You can give the widow's mite ; 

And the least you give for Jesus 
Will be precious in his sight. 

3 Let none hear you idly saying, 
''There is nothing I can do," 

While the souls of men are dying. 
And the Master calls for you : 

Take the task he gives you gladly ; 
Let his work your pleasure be ; 

Answer quickly when he calleth, 
'' Here am I, send me, send me." 

Daniel March. 

403 L. M* 

p\EFEND us, Lord, from every ill; 
^^ Strengthen our hearts to do thy will ; 
In all we plan and all we do. 
Still keep us to thy service true. 
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2 O let US hear the inspiring word 
Which they of old at Horeb heard ; 
Breathe to our hearts the high command, 
'' Go onward and possess the land ! " 

-3 Thou who art light, shine on each soul! 
Thou who art truth, each mind control! 
Open our eyes and make us see 
The path which leads to heaven and thee ! 

John Hay. 

Copyright, Houghton, Miflflin & Co. 

404 C M. 

r) ISE, O my soul, pursue the path 
^^ By ancient worthies trod; 
Aspiring, view those holy men 
Who lived and walked with God. 

2 Though dead, they speak in reason's ear, 
. And in example live ; 

Their faith, and hope, and mighty deeds 
Still fresh instruction give. 

3 'Twas through the Lamb's most precious 

blood 
They conquered every foe ; 
And to his power and matchless grace 
Their crowns of life they owe. 

4 Lord, may I ever keep in view 
The patterns thou hast given, 

And ne'er forsake the blessed road 
That led them safe to heaven. 

John Needham. 
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405 L. M. 

A WAKE, our souls! away, our fears! 
-^~*^ Let every trembling thought be gone ! 
Awake, and run the heavenly race, 
And put a cheerful courage on. 

2 True, 'tis a strait and thorny road. 
And mortal spirits tire and faint ; 

But they forget the mighty God 

That feeds the strength of every saint. 

3 From him, the overflowing spring, 
Our souls shall drink a fresh supply ; 

While such as trust their native strength, 
Shall melt away, and droop, and die. 

4 Swift as the eagle cuts the air, 
We'll mount aloft to his abode ; 

On wings of love our souls shall fly, 
Nor tire amidst the heavenly road. 

Isaac Watts. 



406 CM. 

JESUS, my Lord, how rich thy grace ! 
Thy bounties, how complete! 
How shall I count the matchless sum ! 
How pay the mighty debt ! 

2 High on a throne of radiant light 

Dost thou exalted shine ; 
What can my poverty bestow, 

When all the worlds are thine? 

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3 But thou hast brethren here below, 
The partners of thy grace, 

And wilt confess their humble names 
Before thy Father's face. 

4 In them thou mayst be clothed and fed, 
And visited and cheered, 

And in their accents of distress 
My Saviour's voice is heard. 

Philip Doddridge. 

OE strong! 

^-^ We are not here to play, to dream, to 

drift. 
We have hard w^ork to do, and loads to lift. 
Shun not the struggle, face it, 'tis God's gift. 
Be strong, be strong! 

2 Be strong! 

Say not the days are evil — who's to blame? 
And fold the hands and acquiesce — O 

shame ! 
Stand up, speak out, and bravely, in God's 

name. 

3 Be strong! 

It matters not how deep intrenched the 

wrong, 
How hard the battle goes, the day, how 

long; 
Faint not, fight on ! To-morrow comes the 

song. Maltbie D. Babcock. 

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408 7s. 6s. D. 

T EAD on, O King Eternal, 
-"^ The day of march has come ; 
Henceforth in fields of conquest 

Thy tents shall be our home. 
Through days of preparation 

Thy grace has made us strong, 
And now, O King Eternal, 

We lift our battle song. 

2 Lead on, O King Eternal, 

Till sin's fierce war shall cease, 
And holiness shall whisper 

The sweet Amen of peace ; 
For not with swords loud clashing. 

Nor roll of stirring drums ; 
With deeds of love and mercy ; 

The heavenly kingdom comes. 

3 Lead on, O King Eternal, 
We follow, not with fears ; 

For gladness breaks like morning 
Where'er thy face appears ; 

Thy cross is lifted o'er us ; 
We journey in its light : 

The crown awaits the conquest; 
Lead on, O God of might. 

Ernest W. Shurtleff. 

409 L.M. 

T7IGHT the good fight with all thy might, 
^ Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy 

right; 
Lay hold on life, and it shall be 
Thy joy and crown eternally. 
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2 Run the straight race through God's 

good grace, 
Lift up thine eyes, and seek his face ; 
Life with its way before us Hes, 
Christ is the path, and Christ the prize. 

3 Cast care aside, lean on thy guide; 
His boundless mercy will provide ; 
Trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove 
Christ is its life, and Christ its love, 

4 Faint not nor fear, his arms are near; 
He changeth not, and thou art dear; 
Only believe, and thou shalt see 
That Christ is all in all to thee. 

John S. B. Monsell. 

410 L. M. 

T ORD, speak to me, that I may speak 
-■^^ In living echoes of thy tone ; 
As thou hast sought, so let me seek 
Thy erring children lost and lone. 

2 O strengthen me, that while I stand 
Firm on the rock, and strong in thee, 

I may stretch out a loving hand 
To wrestlers with the troubled sea. 

3 O teach me. Lord, that I may teach 
The precious things thou dost impart ; 

And wing my words, that they may reach 
The hidden depths of many a heart. 

4 O give thine own sweet rest to me, 
That I may speak with soothing powder 

A word in season, as from thee, 
To weary ones in needful hour. 
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5 fill me with thy fullness, Lord, 
Until my very heart o'erfiow 

In kindling thought and glowing word, 
Thy love to tell, thy praise to show. 

6 O use me, Lord, use even me. 

Just as thou wilt, and when, and where; 
Until thy blessed face I see. 

Thy rest, thy joy, thy glory share. 

Frances R. Havergal. 

411 L.M. 

r\ MASTER, let me walk with thee 
^^ In lowly paths of service free ; 
Tell me thy secret ; help me bear 
The strain of toil, the fret of care. 

2 Help me the slow of heart to move 
By some clear, winning word of love^ 
Teach me the wayward feet to stay, 
And guide them in the homeward way. 

3 Teach me thy patience ; still with thee 
In closer, dearer company. 

In work that keeps faith sweet and strong, 
In trust that triumphs over wrong. 

4 In hope that sends a shining ray 

Far down the future's broadening way; 
In peace that only thou canst give, 
With thee, O Master, let me live. 

Washington Gladden. 
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413 7s, 

/^FT in danger, oft in woe, 

^^ Onward, Christians, onward go: 
Fight the fight, maintain the strife 
Strengthened with the bread of life. 

2 Let your drooping hearts be glad : 
March in heavenly armor clad : 
Fight, nor think the battle long, 
Victory soon shall tune your song. 

3 Let not sorrow dim your eye, 
Soon shall every tear be dry; 
Let not fears your course impede, 
Great your strength, if great your need. 

4 Onward then in battle move, 
More than conquerors ye shall prove ; 
Though opposed by many a foe. 
Christian soldiers, onward go. 

H. KiRKE White and Frances S. Fuller-Maitland. 

413 S. M. 

C TAND, soldier of the cross, 
^ Thy high allegiance claim. 
And vow to hold the world but loss 
For thy Redeemer's name. 

2 Arise, and be baptized, 
And wash thy sins away ; 

Thy league with God be solemnized, 
Thy faith avouched to-day. 

3 No more thine own, but Christ's; 
With all the saints of old, 

Apostles, seers, evangelists. 
And martyr throngs enrolled. 
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4 In God's whole armor strong, 
Front heirs embattled powers: 

The warfare may be sharp and long, 
The victory must be ours. 

5 O bright the conqueror's crown, 
The song of triumph sweet. 

When faith casts every trophy down 
At our great Captain's feet. 

Edward H. Bickersteth. 

414 C M. D. 

T^HE toil of brain, or heart, or hand, 
-*- Is man's appointed lot; 
He who God's call can understand, 

Will work and murmur not. 
Toil is no thorny crown of pain. 

Bound round man's brow for sin ; 
True souls, from it, all strength may gain, 

High manliness may win. 

2 O God! who workest hitherto. 
Working in all we see. 

Fain would we be, and bear, and do. 

As best it pleaseth thee. 
Where'er thou sendest we will go, 

Nor any question ask. 
And what thou biddest we will do, 

Whatever.be the task. 

3 Our skill of hand, and strength of limb, 
Are not our own, but thine ; 

We link them to the work of Him 
Who made all life divine! 
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Our brother-friend, thy holy Son, 

Shared all our lot and strife ; 
And nobly will our work be done, 

Jf molded by his life. 

Thomas W. Freckelton. « 

415 L.M. 6L I 

pAITH of our fathers! living still f ! 

■^ In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword: 
O how our hearts beat high with joy 

Whene'er we hear that glorious word! 
Faith of our fathers ! holy faith ! 
We will be true to thee till death ! 

2 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark. 
Were still in heart and conscience free: 

How sweet would be their children's fate, 

If the}^ like them, could die for thee ! 
Faith of our fathers ! holy faith ! 
We will be true to thee till death ! 

3 Faith of our fathers ! we will love 
Both friend and foe in all our strife : 

And preach thee, too, as love knows how, 

By kindly words and virtuous life : 
Faith of our fathers ! holy faith ! 
We will be true to thee till death ! 

Frederick W. Faber. 

416 CM.D. 

T^HE Son of God goes forth to war, 
^ A kingly crown to gain: 
His blood-red banner streams afar ; 
Who follows in his train? 
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Who best can drink his cup of woe, 

Triumphant over pain, 
Who patient bears his cross below. 

He follows in his train. 

2 The martyr first, whose eagle eye 
Could pierce beyond the grave, 

Who saw his Master in the sky, 

And called on him to save : 
Like him, with pardon on his tongue, 

In midst of mortal pain. 
He prayed for them that did the wrong : 

Who follows in his train ? 

3 A glorious band, the chosen few 
On whom the Spirit came. 

Twelve valiant saints, their hope they 
knew. 
And mocked the cross and flame ; 
They climbed the steep ascent of heaven 

Through peril, toil, and pain: 
God, to us may grace be given 
To follow in their train. 

Reginald Heber. 

"pEACH me, my God and King, 
^ In all things thee to see, 
And what I do in anything. 
To do it as for thee. 

2 To scorn the senses' sway. 

While still to thee I tend ; 
In all I do be thou the way, 

In all be thou the end. 
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3 All may of thee partake ; 

Nothing so small can be 
But draws, when acted for thy sake, 

Greatness and worth from thee. 



4 If done to obey thy laws, 
E'en servile labors shine; 

Hallowed is toil, if this the cause, 
The meanest work, divine. 

5 Thee, then, my God and King, 
In all things may I see ; 

And what I do, in anything. 
May it be done for thee ! 

George Herbert. Alt. ^ 

418 R M. 

A "^ /"E march, we march to victory, 
^ ^ With the cross of the Lord before us, 
With his loving eye looking down from the 
sky. 
And his holy arm spread o'er us. 

I Wacome in themight of the Lord of light, 

A joyful host to meet him: 
And we put to flight the armies of night. 
That the sons of the day may greet him. 
We march, we march to victory. 

With the cross of the Lord before us, 
With his loving eye looking down from 
the sky. 
And his holy arm spread o'er us. 
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2 Ouf sword is the Spirit of God on high, 
Our helmet is his salvation, 

Our banner, the cross of Calvary, 
Our watchword, the Incarnation. 

3 And the choir of angels with song awaits 
Our march to the golden Zion ; 

For our Captain has broken the brazen gates, 
And burst the bars of iron. 

4 Then onward we march, our arms to 

prove. 
With the banner of Christ before us, 
With his eye of love looking down from 

above, 
And his holy arm spread o'er us. 

Gerard Moultrie. 

419 RM. 

/^NE more day's work for Jesus, 
^^ One less of life for me ! 
But heaven is nearer, 
And Christ is dearer 
Than yesterday, to me; 
His love and light 
Fill all my soul to-night. 

One more day's work for Jesus, 
One less of life for me ! 

2 One more day's work for Jesus! 
How sweet the work has been. 

To tell the story. 

To show the glory. 
Where Christ's flock enter in! 

How it did shine 

In this poor heart of mine ! 
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3 One more day's work for Jesus ! 
O yes, a weary day ; 

But heaven shines clearer 
And rest comes nearer, 
At each step of the way ; 
And Christ in all, 
Before his face I fall. 

4 O blessed work for Jesus ! 
O rest at Jesus' feet! 

There toil seems pleasure. 
My wants are treasure. 
And pain for him is sweet. 
Lord, if I may, 
111 serve another day! 

Anna B. Warner. 

420 lis. lOs* 

T^ RUE-HEARTED, whole-hearted, 
^ faithful, and loyal. 

King of our lives, by thy grace we will be ; 
Under the standard exalted and royal. 
Strong in thy strength we will battle for 
thee. 
Peal out the watchword! silence it 
never! 
Song of our spirits, rejoicing and free ; 
Peal out the watchword ! loyal forever ! 
King of our lives, by thy grace we 
will be. 
2 True-hearted, whole-hearted, fullest al- 
legiance 
Yielding henceforth to our glorious King ; 
Valiant endeavor and loving obedience. 
Freely and joyously now would we bring. , 
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3 True-hearted, whole-hearted, Saviour 
all-glorious ! 
Take thy great power and reign there 
alone. 
Over our wills and affections victorious, 
Freely surrendered and wholly thine 
own. Frances R. Havergal. 

431 S.M. 

13 EJOICE, ye pure in heart! 
^^ Rejoice, give thanks and sing! 
Your glorious banner wave on high, 
The cross of Christ your King! - 
Rejoice, rejoice, 
Rejoice, give thanks and sing. 

2 Bright youth, and snow-crowned age, 
Strong men and maidens meek : 

Raise high your free, exulting song! 
God's wondrous praises speak! 

3 With all the angel choirs. 
With all the saints of earth, 

Pour out the strains of joy and bliss, 
True rapture, noblest mirth! 

4 Your clear hosannas raise. 
And alleluias loud! 

Whilst answering echoes upward float, 
Like wreaths of incense cloud. 

5 Yes, on through life's long path! 
Still chanting as ye go ; 

From youth to age, by night and day. 
In gladness and in woe. 

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6 Still lift your standard high ! 
Still march in firm array ! 

As warriors through the darkness toil, 
Till dawns the golden day! 

7 At last the march shall end ; 
The wearied ones shall rest ; 

The pilgrims find their Father's house, 
Jerusalem the blest. 

8 Then on, ye pure in heart! 
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing! 

Your glorious banner wave on high, 
The cross of Christ your King ! 

Edward H. Plumptre. 

433 7s. 6s. D. 

A 1 rORK, for the night is coming, 
^ ^ Work through the morning hours ; 
Work, while the dew is sparkling, 

Work 'mid springing flowers ; 
Work when the day grows brighter, 

Work in the glowing sun; 
Work, for the night is coming, 

When man's work is done. 

2 Work, for the night is coming. 

Work through the sunny noon ; 
Fill brightest hours with labor, 

Rest comes sure and soon. 
Give every flying minute 

Something to keep in store : 
Work, for the night is coming, 

When man works no more. 

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3 Work, for the night is coming, 

Under the sunset skies; 
While their bright tints are glowing. 

Work, for daylight flies. 
Work till the last beam fadeth, 

Fadeth to shine no more ; 
Work while the night is darkening, 

When man's work is o'er. 

Annie L. Walker. 

423 L. M. 

A 17" HERE cross the crowded ways of life, 
^ ^ Where sound the cries of race and 

clan, 
Above the noise of selfish strife, 
We hear thy voice, O Son of man! 

2 In haunts of wretchedness and need. 
On shadowed thresholds dark with fears, 

From paths where hide the lures of greed. 
We catch the vision of thy tears. • 

3 From tender childhood's helplessness, 
From woman's grief, man's burdened toil, 

From famished souls, from sorrow's stress. 
Thy heart has never known recoil. 

4 The cup of water given for thee 
Still holds the freshness of thy grace; 

Yet long these multitudes to see 
The sweet compassion of thy face. 

5 O Master, from the mountain side, 
Make haste to heal these hearts of pain, 

Among these restless throngs abide, 
O tread the city's streets again, 

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6 Till sons of men shall learn thy love 
And follow where thy feet have trod : 

Till glorious from thy heaven above ^ 

Shall come the city of our God. ^j 

F. Mason North. 

/^ FOR a faith that will not shrink, 
^-^ Though pressed by every foe, 
That will not tremble on the brink 
Of any earthly woe ! 

2 That will nof murmur nor complain 
Beneath the chastening rod, 

But, in the hour of grief or pain, 
Will lean upon its God ; 

3 A faith that shines more bright and clear 
When tempests rage without; 

That when in danger knows no fear. 
In darkness feels no doubt ; 

4 That bears, unmoved, the world's dread 

frown. 
Nor heeds its scornful smile ; 
That seas of trouble cannot drown. 
Nor Satan's arts beguile ; 

5 A faith that keeps the narrow way 
Till life's last hour is fled, 

And with a pure and heavenly ray 
Lights up a dying bed. 

6 Lord, give me such a faith as this, 
And then, whate'er may come, 

I'll taste, e'en now, the hallowed bliss 
Of an eternal home. 

William H. Bathurst. 
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TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS 

425 L. M. 

T3ESET with snares on every hand, 
^ In life's uncertain path I stand: 
Saviour divine, diffuse thy light. 
To guide my doubtful footsteps right. 

2 Engage this roving, treacherous heart 
To fix on Mary's better part, 

To scorn the trifles of a day, 

For joys that none can take away. 

3 Then let the wildest storms arise ; 
Let tempests mingle earth and skies ; 
No fatal shipwreck shall I fear. 

But all my treasures with me bear. 

4 If thou, my Jesus, still be nigh. 
Cheerful I live, and joyful die ; 
Secure, when mortal comforts flee, 
To find ten thousand worlds in thee. 

Philip Doddridge. 

426 CM. 

IV/T Y span of life will soon be done, 
iVl 'pj^g passing moments say; 
As lengthening shadows o'er the mead 
Proclaim the close of day. 

2 O that my heart might dwell aloof 

From all created things, 
And learn that wisdom from above 

Whence true contentment springs! 

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3 Courage, my soul! thy bitter cross, 
In every trial here. 

Shall bear thee to thy heaven above, 
But shall not enter there. 

4 Courage, my soul, on God rely. 
Deliverance soon will come : 

A thousand ways has Providence 
To bring believers home. 

Frances M. Cowper. 

/^UT of the depths to thee I cry, 

^^ Whose fainting footsteps trod 
The paths of our humanity-, 
Incarnate Son of God! 

2 Thou Man of grief, who once apart 
Didst all our sorrows bear, — 

The trembling hand, the fainting heart, 
The agony, and prayer! 

3 Is this the consecrated dower, 
Thy chosen ones obtain. 

To know thy resurrection power 
Through fellowship of pain ? 

4 Then, O my soul, in silence wait ; 
Faint not, O faltering feet ; 

Press onward to that blest estate. 
In righteousness complete. 

5 Let faith transcend the passing hour, 
The transient pain and strife. 

Upraised by an immortal power, — 
The power of endless life. 

Elizabeth E. Marcy. 
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TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS 

428 CM. 

IX/rUST Jesus bear the cross alone, 
^^^ And all the world go free? 
No, there's a cross for everyone, 
And there's a cross for me. 

2 How happy are the saints above, 
Who once went sorrowing here! 

But now they taste unmingled love, , 
And joy without a tear. 

3 The consecrated cross I'll bear, 
Till death shall set me free ; 

And then go home my crown to wear, 
For there's a crown for me. 

Thomas Shepherd. Alt. 

429 S. M. 

V/^E servants of the Lord, 
-^ Each in his office wait, 
Observant of his heavenly word. 
And watchful at his gate. 

2 Let all your lamps be bright, 
And trim the golden flame ; 

Gird up your loins, as in his sight. 
For awful is his name. 

3 Watch, 'tis your Lord's command: 
And while we speak he's near; 

Mark the first signal of his hand. 
And ready all appear. 

4 O happy servant he 

In such a posture found ! 
He shall his Lord with rapture see. 
And be with honor crowned. 

Philip Doddridge, 
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430 10^ 10. 10. 

T7OR all the saints, who from their labors 
^ rest, 

Who thee by faith before the world con- 
fessed. 
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blessed, 
Hallelujah, Hallelujah! 

2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and 

their might ; 

Thou, Lord, their captain in the well- 
fought fight ; 

Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true 
light. 

Hallelujah, Hallelujah! 

3 O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and 

bold, 
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old. 
And win with them the victor's crown of 

gold. 

Hallelujah, Hallelujah! 

4 O blest communion, fellow^ship divine! 
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine ; 
Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. 

Hallelu j ah , Hallelu j ah ! 

5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare 

long, ] 

Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, 
And hearts are brave again, and arms are 
strong. 

Hallelujah, Hallelujah! 
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6 The golden evening brightens in the west ; 
Soon, soon to faithful warriorscomesthyrest ; 
Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest. 

Halleluj ah, Halleluj ah ! 

7 But lo , therebreaks a yet more glorious day ; 
The saints triumphant rise in bright array ; 
The King of glory passes on his way. 

Hallelujah, Hallelujah! 

8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's 

farthest coast. 
Through gates of pearl streams in the 

countless host, 
Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
''Hallelujah, Hallelujah!" 

William W. How. 
431 6s. 5s. D. 

N the hour of trial, 

Jesus, plead for me ; 
Lest by base denial, 

I depart from thee. 
When thou see'st me waver. 

With a look recall. 
Nor for fear or favor 

Suffer me to fall. 

2 With forbidden pleasures 

Would this vain world charm ; 
Or its sordid treasures 

Spread to work me harm ; 
Bring to my remembrance 

Sad Gethsemane, 
Or, in darker ' semblance, 

Cross-crowned Calvary. 

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3 Should thy mercy send me 
Sorrow, toil, and woe ; 

Or should pain attend me ' 

On my path below ; 
Grant that I may never 

Fail thy hand to see ; 
Grant that I may ever 

Cast my care on thee. 

4 When my last hour cometh, 
Fraught with strife and pain, 

When my dust retumeth 

To the dust again ; 
On thy truth relying. 

Through that mortal strife, 
Jesus, take me, dying. 
To eternal life. 

James Montgomery. 
Alt. by Frances A. Hutton. 

433 8- 8. 6. D. 

Y^^OME on, my partners in distress, 

^-^ My comrades through the wilderness, 

Who still your bodies feel; 
Awhile forget your griefs and fears. 
And look beyond this vale of tears, 

To that celestial hill. 

2 Beyond the bounds of time and space ,^ 
Look forward to that heavenly place, 

The saints' secure abode ; 
On faith's strong eagle pinions rise, 
And force your passage to the skies, 

And scale the mount of God. 

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3 Who suflfer with our Master here, 
We shall before his face appear 

And by his side sit down ; 
To patient faith the prize is sure, 
And all that to the end endure 

The cross, shall wear the crown. 

4 Thrice blessed, bliss-inspiring hope! 
It lifts the fainting spirits up, 

It brings to life the dead : 
Our conflicts here shall soon be past. 
And you and I ascend at last. 

Triumphant with our head. 

5 That great mysterious deity 
We soon with open face shall see ; 

The beatific sight 
Shall fill the heavenly courts with praise, 
And wide diffuse the golden blaze 

Of everlasting light. Charles Wesley. 

433 L. M. 

uT^AKE up thy cross," the Saviour said, 
^ ''If thou wouldst my disciple be; 

Deny thyself, the world forsake, 
And humbly follow after me." 

2 Take up thy cross ; let not its weight 
Fill thy weak spirit with alarm ; 

His strength shall bear thy spirit up, 
And brace thy heart and nerve thine arm. 

3 Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame; 
Nor let thy foolish pride rebel ; 

Thy Lord for thee the cross endured. 
To save thy soul from death and hell. 

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4 Take up thy cross, and follow Christ ; 

Nor think till death to lay it down ; 
For only he who bears the cross 

May hope to wear the glorious crown. 
Charles W. Everest. 

TRUST AND CONFIDENCE 

434 L. M. 

r\ SOMETIMES the shadows are deep, 
^^ And rough seems the path to the goal, 
And sorrows, sometimes how they sweep 
Like tempests down over the soul ! 
O then to the Rock let me fly, 
To the Rock that is higher than I ! 

2 O sometimes how long seems the day, 
And sometimes how weary my feet ; 

But toiling in life's dusty way, 

The Rock's blessed shadow, how sweet! 

3 O near to the Rock let me keep, 
If blessings or sorrows prevail ; 

Or climbing the mountain way steep, 
Or walking the shadowy vale. 

E. Johnson. 

435 S. M^ 

/^OMMIT thou all thy griefs 
^^ And ways into His hands, 
To his sure trust and tender care 
Who earth and heaven commands : 

2 Who points the clouds their course, 

Whom winds and seas obey, 
He shall direct thy wandering feet, 

He shall prepare thy way. 

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3 Thou on the Lord rely, 
So, safe, shalt thou go on; 

Fix on his work thy steadfast eye, 
So shall thy work be done. 

4 No profit canst thou gain 
By self -consuming care; 

To him commend thy cause ; his ear 
Attends the softest prayer. 

5 Thy everlasting truth. 
Father, thy ceaseless love. 

Sees all thy children's wants, and knows 
What best for each will prove. 

6 Thou everywhere hast sway, 
And all things serve thy might ; 

Thy every act pure blessing is, 
Thy path unsullied light. 

Paul Gerhardt. Tr. by John Wesley. 



436 L.M- 

T SHALL not wafit: in deserts wild 
^ Thou spread'st thy table for thy child ; 
While grace in streams for thirsting souls, 
Through earth and heaven forever rolls. 

2 I shall not want : my darkest night 
Thy loving smile shall fill with light ; 
While promises around me bloom, 
And cheer me with divine perfume. 

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3 I shall not want : thy righteousness 
My soul shall clothe with glorious dress ; 
My blood-washed robe shall be more fair 
Than garments kings or angels wear. 

4 I shall not want : whatever is good, 
Of daily bread or angels' food, 
Shall to my Father's child be sure. 
So long as earth and heaven endure. 

Charles F. Deems. 

437 S^M. 

f^ IVE to the winds thy fears ; 
^-^ Hope, and be undismayed : 
God hears thy sighs, and counts thy tears ; 
God shall lift up thy head. 

2 Through waves, and clouds, and storms, 
He gently clears thy way ; 

Wait thou his time, so shall this night 
Soon end in joyous day. 

3 Still heavy is thy heart? 
Still sink thy spirits down? 

Cast off the weight, let fear depart, 
And every care be gone. 

4 What though thou rulest not? 
Yet heaven, and earth, and hell 

Proclaim, God sitteth on the throne, - 
And ruleth all things well. 

5 Leave to his sovereign sway 
To choose and to command ; 

So shalt thou, wondering, own his way, 
How wise, how strong his hand ! 
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6 Far, far above thy thought 

His counsel shall appear, 
When fully he the work hath wrought 

That caused thy needless fear. 

Paul Gerhardt. Tr. by John Wesley. 

438 7s. 

T^AY by day the manna fell: 

^^ O to learn this lesson well ! 
Still by constant mercy fed, 
Give me, Lord, my daily bread. 

2 ''Day by day," the promise reads. 
Daily strength for daily needs : 
Cast foreboding fears away ; 

Take the manna of to-day. 

3 Lord ! my times are in thy hand : 
All my sanguine hopes have planned, 
To thy wisdom I resign, 

And would make thy purpose mine. 

4 Thou my daily task shalt give : 
Day by day to thee I live ; 

So shall added years fulfill, 
Not my own, my Father's will. 

JOSIAH CONDER. 

439 L. M. 

T ORD, how secure and blest are they 
^ Who feel the joys of pardoned sin ! 
Should storms of wrath shake earth and 

sea, 
Their minds have heaven and peace 

within. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

2 The day glides sweetly o'er their heads, 
Made up of innocence and love ; 

And soft and silent as the shades, 
Their nightly minutes gently move. 

3 Quick as their thoughts their joys come 

on, 
But fly not half so swift away : 
Their souls are ever bright as noon, 
And calm as summer evenings be. 

4 How oft they look to the heavenly hills, 
Where groves of living pleasure grow ; 

And longing hopes, and cheerful smiles, 
Sit undisturbed upon their brow ! 

5 They scorn to seek earth's golden toys, 
But spend the day, and share the night. 

In numbering o'er the richer joys 

That Heaven prepares for their delight. 

Isaac Watts. 



440 L. M. 

A A rHEN I can read my title clear 
^ ^ To mansions in the skies, 

1 bid farewell to every fear. 
And wipe my weeping eyes. 

2 Should earth against my soul engage. 
And fiery darts be hurled, 

Then I can smile at Satan's rage, 
And face a frowning world. 

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3 iLet cares like a wild deluge come, 
And storms of sorrow fall, 

May I but safely reach my home, 
My God, my heaven, my all : 

4 There I shall bathe my weary soul 
In seas of heavenly rest, 

And not a wave of trouble roll 
Across my peaceful breast. 

Isaac Watts. 

441 C M. 

T 'M not ashamed to own my Lord, 
^ Or to defend his cause ; 
Maintain the honor of his word, 
The glory of his cross. 

2 Jesus, my God! I know his name ; 
His name is all my trust ; 

Nor will he put my soul to shame, 
Nor let my hope be lost. 

3 Firm as his throne his promise stands, 
And he can well secure 

What IVe committed to his hands, 
Till the decisive hour. 

4 Then will he own my worthless name 
Before his Father's face. 

And in the New Jerusalem 
Appoint my soul a place. 

Isaac Watts. 
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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

443 CM. 

/^ IT is hard to work for God, 
^-^ To rise and take his part 
Upon this battlefield of earth, 
And not sometimes lose heart! ^ 

2 He hides himself so wondrously. 
As though there were no God ; 

He is least seen when all the powers 
Of ill are most abroad ; 

3 Or he deserts us in the hour 
The fight is all but lost ; 

And seems to leave us to ourselves 
Just wheu we need him most. 

4 It is not so, but so it looks ; 
And we lose courage then ; 

And doubts will come if God hath kept 
His promises to men. 

5 But right is right, since God is God ; 
And right the day must win ; 

To doubt would be disloyalty, 
To falter would be sin ! 

Frederick W. Faber. 

443 L. M. 

JESUS, and shall it ever be, 
A mortal man ashamed of thee? 
Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise. 
Whose glories shine through endless days? 

2 Ashamed of Jesus ! sooner far 
Let evening blush to own a star ; 
He sheds the beams of light divine 
O'er this benighted soul of mine. 

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3 Ashamed of Jesus ! just as soon 
Let midnight be ashamed of noon ; 
'Tis midnight with my soul till he, 
Bright Moming-Star, bid darkness flee. 

4 Ashamed of Jesus ! that dear friend 
On whom my hopes of heaven depend! 
No ; when I blush, be this my shame, 
That I no more revere his name. 

5 Ashamed of Jesus ! yes, I may, 
When I've no guilt to wash away; 
No tear to wipe, no good to crave, 
No fears to quell, no soul to save. 

6 Till then, nor is my boasting vain, 
Till then I boast a Saviour slain ; 
And O, may this my glory be. 
That Christ is not ashamed of me ! 

Joseph Grigg. Alt. by Benjamin Francis. 

444 L. M. 

1\ /T Y hope, my all, my Saviour thou, 
^^^ To thee, lo, now my soul I bow! 
I feel the bliss thy wounds impart, 

1 find thee, Saviour, in my heart. 

2 Be thou my strength, be thou my way ; 
Protect me through my life's short day: 
In all my acts may wisdom guide. 

And keep me, Saviour, near thy side. 

3 In fierce temptation's darkest hour, 
Save me from sin and Satan's power; 
Tear every idol from thy throne. 
And reign, my Saviour, reign alone. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

4 My suffering time shall soon be o'er; 
Then shall I sigh and weep no more ; 
My ransomed soul shall soar away, 
To sing thy praise in endless day. 

Author Unknown. 

445 8. 8. 6. D. 

T7EAR not, O little flock, the foe 

^ Who madly seeks your overthrow ; 

Dread not his rage and power ; 
What though your courage sometimes 

faints ? 
His seeming triumph o'er God's saints 

Lasts but a little hour. 
2 Pear not, be strong! your cause belongs 
To him who can avenge your wrongs ; 

Leave all to him, your Lord : 
Though hidden yet from mortal eyes, 
Salvation shall for you arise ; 

He girdeth on his sword ! 
3^ As true as, God's own promise stands, 
Not earth nor hell with all their bands 

Against us shall prevail; 
The Lord shall mock them f romx his throne ; 
God is with us ; we are his own ; 

Our victory cannot fail ! 
4 Amen, Lord Jesus, grant our prayer! 
Great Captain, now thine arm make bare ; 

Thy church with strength defend ; 
So shall thy saints and martyrs raise 
A joyful chorus to thy praise, | 

Through ages without end. 
GusTAVus Adolphus, in prose. Jacob Fabricius. 
Tr. by Catherine Winkworth. 
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446 S. M. 

TF, on a quiet sea, 
^ Toward heaven we calmly sail, 
With grateful hearts, O God, to thee, 
We'll own the favoring gale. 

2 But should the surges rise, 
. And rest delay to come. 

Blest be the tempest, kind the storm, 
Which drives us nearer home. 

3 Soon shall our doubts and fears 
All yield to thy control ; 

Thy tender mercies shall illumce 
The midnight of the soul. 

4 Teach us, in every state, 
To make thy will our own ; 

And when the joys of sense depart. 
To live by faith alone. 

Augustus M. Toplady. Alt. 

447 CM. 

^ITE journey through a vale of tears, 
^ ^ By many a cloud o'ercast ; 
And worldly cares and worldly fears, 
Go with us to the last. 

2 Not to the last ! Thy word hath said, 

Could we but read aright, 
" Poor pilgrim, lift in hope thy head, 

At eve it shall be light ! ' ' 

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3 Though earthborn shadows now may 

shroud 
Thy thorny path awhile, 
God's blessed word can part each cloud, 
And bid the sunshine smile. 

4 Only believe, in living faith, 
His love and power divine ; 

And ere thy sun shall set in death, 
His light shall round thee shine. 

5 When tempest clouds are dark on high, 
His bow of love and peace 

Shines sweetly in the vaulted sky, 
A pledge that storms shall ceas6. 

6 Hold on thy way, with hope unchilled, 
By faith and not by sight, 

And thou shalt own his word fulfilled, 
'' At eve it shall be light." 

Bernard Barton. 

448 7s. 6s. D* 

r^ OD is my strong salvation ; 
^^ What foe have I to fear? 
In darkness and temptation. 

My light, my help, is near: 
Though hosts encamp around me, 

Firm in the fight I stand ; 
What terror can confound me, 

With God at my right hand ? 

2 Place on the Lord reliance ; 

My soul, with courage wait; 
His truth be thine affiance. 

When faint and desolate; 

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His might thy heart shall strengthen, 
His love thy joy increase; 

Mercy thy days shall lengthen ; 
The Lord will give thee peace. 

James Montgomery. 

449 S. M. 

1\ ,/T Y times are in thy hand : 
-i^Vl y^y Qod, I wish them there; 
My life, my friends, my soul, I leave 
Entirely to thy care. 

2 My times are in thy hand, 
Whatever they may be ; 

Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, 
As best may seem to thee. 

3 My times are in thy hand ; 
Why should I doubt or fear? 

My Father's hand will never cause 
His child a needless tear. 

4 My times are in thy hand, 
Jesus, the crucified! 

The hand my cruel sins had pierced 
Is now my guard and guide. 

5 My times are in thy hand ; 
ril always trust in thee; 

And, after death, at thy right hand 
I shall forever be. 

William F. Lloyd. 

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450 C M. 

T LITTLE see, I tittle know, 
^ Yet can I fear no ill ; 
He who hath guided me till now 
Will be my leader still. 

2 No burden yet was on me laid 
Of trouble or of care, i| 

But he my trembling step hath stayed, * 
And given me strength to bear. 

3 I know not what beyond may lie, 
But look, in humble faith, 

Into a larger life to die, 

And find new birth in death. 

4 He will not leave my soul forlorn ; 
I still must find him true, 

Whose mercies have been new each morn 
And every evening new. 

5 Upon his providence I lean, 
As lean in faith I must ; 

The lesson of my life hath been 
A heart of grateful trust. 

6 And so my onward w^ay I fare 
With happy heart and calm, 

And mingle with my daily care 
The music of my psalm. 

Frederick L. Hosmer. 

451 &s. 4s- 

1\/T Y bark is wafted to the strand 
^^^ By breath divine. 
And on its helm there rests a hand 
Other than mine. 
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2 One who was known in storms to sail 
I have on board ; 

Above the roaring of the gale 

1 hear my Lord. 

3 Safe to the land ! safe to the land ! 
The end is this, 

And then with him go hand in hand, 
Far into bliss. Henry Alford. 

453 7s. 6s. D. 

T N heavenly love abiding, 

^ No change my heart shall fear; 

And safe is such confiding, 

For nothing changes here. 
The storm may roar without me, 

My heart may low be laid. 
But God is round about me, 

And can I be dismayed? 

2 Wherever he may guide me. 
No want shall turn me back ; 

My Shepherd is beside me, 

And nothing can I lack. 
His wisdom ever waketh, 

His sight is never dim, 
He knows the way he taketh, 

And I will walk with hkn. 

3 Green pastures are before me, 
Which yet I have not seen ; 

Bright skies will soon be o'er me. 
Where darkest clouds have been. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

My hope I cannot measure, 

My path to life is free, 
My Saviour has my treasure, 

And he wih walk with me. 

Anna L. Waring. 

453 6. 4. 6. 4. 6. 6. 4. 

IVJO, not despairingly 
-^^ Come I to Thee; 
No, not distrustingly 

Bend I the knee: 
Sin hath gone over me, 
Yet is this still my plea, 
Jesus hath died. 

2 Ah! mine iniquity 
Crimson has been, 

Infinite, infinite 

Sin upon sin ; 
Sin of not loving thee. 
Sin of not trusting thee. 

Infinite sin. 

3 Lord, I confess to thee 
Sadly my sin; 

All I am tell I thee. 

All I have been: 
Purge thou my sin away. 
Wash thou my soul this day ; 

Lord, make me clean. 

4 Faithful and just art thou^ 
Forgiving all; 

Loving and kind art thou 
When poor ones call: 
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Lord, let the cleansing blood, 
Blood of the Lamb of God, 
Pass o'er my soul. 

5 Then all is peace and light 

This soul within. 
Thus shall I walk with thee, 

The loved Unseen ; 
Leaning on thee, my God, 
Guided along the road. 

Nothing between. 

HORATIUS BONAR. 

454 7s- 6s. D. 

C OMETIMES a light surprises 
^ The Christian while he sings; 
It is the Lord who rises 

With healing on his wings ; 
When comforts are declining. 

He grants the soul again 
A season of clear shining. 

To cheer it after rain. 

2 In holy contemplation, 
We sweetly then pursue 

The theme of God's salvation. 

And find it ever new : 
Set free from present sorrow. 

We cheerfully can say, 
Let the unknown to-morrow 

Bring with it what it may. 

3 It can bring with it nothing 
But he w411 bear us through ; 

Who gives the lilies clothing, 
Will clothe his people too ; 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

Beneath the spreading heavens 

No creature but is fed ; 
And he who feeds the ravens 

Will give his children bread. 

4 Though vine nor fig-tree neither 

Their wonted fruit should bear. 
Though all the fields should wither, 

Nor flocks nor herds be there ; 
Yet God the same abiding, 

His praise shall tune my voice ; 
For while in him confiding, 

I cannot but rejoice. 

William Cow per. 

455 C M. 

V\rHEN musing sorrow weeps the past, 
^ ^ And mourns the present pain, 
'Tis sweet to think of peace at last, 
And feel that death is gain. 

2 'Tis not that murmuring thoughts arise, 
And dread a Father's will ; 

'Tis not that meek submission flies, 
And would not suffer still : 

3 It is that heaven-bom faith surveys . 
The path that leads to light, 

And longs her eagle plumes to raise, 
And lose herself in sight : 

4 It is that hope with ardor glows, 
To see Him face to face, 

Whose dying love no language knows 
Sufficient art to trace. 
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5 let me wing my hallowed flight 
From earthborn woe and care, 

And soar above these clouds of night, 
My Saviour's bliss to share ! 

Gerard T. Noel. 

456 L^M. 

T^EEM not that they are blest alone 
^-^ Whose days a peaceful tenor keep ; 
The anointed Son of God makes known 
A blessing for the eyes that weep. 

2 The light of smiles shall fill again 
The lids that overflow with tears ; 

And weary hours of woe and pain 
Are promises of happier years, 

3 There is a day of sunny rest 

For every dark and troubled night ; 

And grief may bide an evening guest, 

But joy shall come with early light. 

4 Nor let the good man's trust depart, 
Though life its common gifts deny, 

Though with a pierced and broken heart, 
And spurned of men, he goes to die. 

5 For God has marked each sorrowing day, 
And numbered every secret tear; 

And heaven's long age of bliss shall pay 
For all his children suffer here. 

William C. Bryant. 

Copyright, D. Appleton & Co. 

457 L.M. 

r^ LOVE divine, that stooped to share 
^^ Our sharpest pang, our bitterest tear ! 
On thee we cast each earthborn care ; 
We smile at pain while thou art near. 
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2 Though long the weary way we tread, 
And sorrow crown each lingering year. 

No path we shun, no darkness dread, 
Our hearts still whispering, Thou art 
near! 

3 When drooping pleasure turns to grief, 
And trembling faith is changed to fear, 

The murmuring wind, the quivering leaf^ 
Shall softly tell us, Thou art near! 

4 On thee we fling our burdening woe, 
O Love divine, forever dear; 

Content to suffer while we know, 
Living and dying, thou art near! 

Oliver W. Holmes. 

Copyright, Houghton, Mifflin & Co. 

458 8s. 7s. D. 

JESUS, I my cross have taken. 
All to leave, and follow thee ; 
Destitute, despised, forsaken. 

Thou, from hence, my all shalt be : 
Perish every fond ambition. 

All Tve sought, and hoped, and known; 
Yet how rich is my condition, 

God and heaven are still my own ! 

2 Let the world despise and leave me, 

They have left my Saviour, too ; 
Human hearts and looks deceive me ; 

Thou art not, like man, untrue ; 
And, while thou shalt smile upon me, 

God of wisdom, love, and might. 
Foes may hate, and friends may shun me ; 

Show thy face, and all is bright. 
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3 Man raay trouble and distress me, 
'Twill but drive me to thy breast ; 

Life with trials hard may press me, 
Heaven will bring me sweeter rest. 

O 'tis not in grief to harm me, 
While thy love is left to me ; 

O 'twere not in joy to charm me, 
Were that joy unmixed with thee. 

4 Haste thee on from grace to glory, 
Armed by faith, and winged by prayer; 

Heaven's eternal day's before thee, 

God's own hand shall guide thee there. 

Soon shall close thy earthly mission, 
Swift shall pass thy pilgrim days, 

Hope shall change to glad fruition, 
Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. 

Henry F. Lyte. 

459 L.M. 6L 

T EADER of faithful souls, and Guide 
^^ Of all that travel to the sky, 
Come and with us, e'en us, abide. 
Who would on thee alone rely ; 
On thee alone our spirits stay. 
While held in life's uneven way. 

2 Strangers and pilgrims here below. 
This earth, we know, is not our place ; 

But hasten through the vale of woe. 
And, restless to behold thy face. 

Swift to our heavenly country move, 

Our everlasting home above. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

3 WeVe no abiding city here, 
But seek a city out of sight ; 

Thither our steady course we steer, 

Aspiring to the plains of light, 
Jerusalem, the saints' abode, 
Whose founder is the living God. 

4 Patient the appointed race to run, 
This weary world we cast behind ; 

From strength to strength we travel on. 

The new Jerusalem to find: 
Our labor this, our only aim, 
To find the new Jerusalem. 

5 Through thee, who all our sins hast borne, 
Freely and graciously forgiven, 

With songs to Zion we return, 

Contending for our native heaven ; 
That palace of our glorious King, 
We find it nearer while we sing. 

6 Paised by the breath of love divine, 
We urge our way with strength renewed ; 

The church of the firstborn to join, 
We travel to the mount of God ; 
With joy upon our heads arise, | 

And meet our Saviour in the skies. 

Charles Wesley. t 

460 10. 4. 10. 4. 10. 10. 

T EAD, kindly Light, amid the encircling 
^^ Lead thou me on! [gloom, li 

The night is dark, and I am far from home ; A 

Lead thou me on ! 
Keep thou my feet ; I do not ask to see 
The distant scene ; one step enough for me. 
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2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that thou 

Shouldst lead me on ; 
I loved to choose and see my path ; but now 
Lead thou me on! 

1 loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, 
Pride ruled my will. Remember not past 

years ! 

3 So long thy power hath blest me, sure it 

still 

Will lead me on 
O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, 
till 

The night is gone, 
And with the mom those angel faces smile. 
Which I' have loved long since, and lost 
awhile! John H. Newman. 

461 Us. 

HOW firm a foundation, ye saints of the 
Lord, 
Is laid for your faith in his excellent 

word ! 
What more can he say than to you he hath 

said. 
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 

2 In every condition — in sickness, in 

health ; 
In poverty's vale, or abounding in wealth ; 
At home and abroad ; on the land, on the 

sea — 
*'As thy days may demand, shall thy 

strength ever be. 
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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

3 '' Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dis- 

mayed, 
For I am thy God, and will still give thee 

aid; 
I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause 

thee to stand. 
Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 

4 ''When through the deep waters I call 

thee to go, 
The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow ; 
For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, 
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 

5 ''When through fiery trials thy path- 

w^ay shall lie, 
My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply, 
The flame shall not hurt thee ; I only design 
Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to 

refine. 

6 "E'en down to old age all my people 

shall prove ' 

My sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love; 
And when hoary hairs shall their temples 

adorn. 
Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be 

borne. 

7 "The soul that on Jesus still leans for 

repose, 
I will not, I will not desert to his foes ; 
That soul, though all hell should endeavor 

to shake, 
I'll never, no never, no never forsake!" 

George Keith. 
366 



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TRUST AND CONFIDENCE 

462 Us. lOs. 

/^~^OME unto Me, when shadows darkly 
;^^ gather, 

When the sad heart is weary and dis- 
[ tressed, 

Seeking for comfort from your heavenly 

Father, 
j Come unto me, and I will give you rest. 

2 Large are the mansions in thy Father's 
dwelling, 
Glad are the homes that sorrows never 
dim; 
5weet are the harps in holy music swelling, 
Soft are the tones which raise the heav- 
enly hymn. 

5 There, like an Eden blossoming in glad- 
ness. 
Bloom the fair flowers the earth too 
rudely pressed; 
Some unto me, all ye who droop in sadness, 
Come unto me, and I will give you rest. 
Catherine H. Esling. 

463 7s. D. 

JESUS, Lover of my soul, 
Let me to thy bosom fly. 
While the nearer waters roll, 

While the tempest still is high ! 
Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, 

Till the storm of life be past ; 
Safe into the haven guide, 
O receive my soul at last ! 
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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

2 Other refuge have I none ; 
Hangs my helpless soul on thee : 

Leave, ah! leave me not alone, 
Still support and comfort me : 

All my trust on thee is stayed, 
All my help from thee I bring ; 

Cover my defenseless head 
With the shadow of thy wing. 

3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want ; 
More than all in thee I find ; 

Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, 
Heal the sick, and lead the blind. 

Just and holy is thy nam.e, 
I am all unrighteousness ; 

False and full of sin I am, 

Thou art full of truth and grace. 

4 Plenteous grace with thee is found 
Grace to cover all my sin : 

Let the healing streams abound ; 

Make and keep me pure within. 
Thou of life the fountain art. 

Freely let me take of thee : 
Spring thou up within my heart, 

Rise to all eternity. 

Charles Wesley. 

464 7s. 6s- 

C LOWLY, slowly darkening 

*^ The evening hours roll on ; 

And soon behind the cloudland 

Will sink my setting sun. 

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2 Around my path life's mysteries 
Their deepening shadows throw ; 

And as I gaze and ponder, 
They dark and darker grow. 

3 But there's a voice above me 
Which says, "Wait, trust, and pray; 

The night will soon be over, 
And light will come with day." 

4 Father! the light and darkness 
Are both alike to thee; 

Then to thy waiting servant, 
Alike they both shall be. 

5 The great unending future, 
I cannot pierce its shroud ; 

Yet nothing doubt, nor tremble, 
God's bow is on the cloud. 

6 To him I yield my spirit ; 
On hxm I lay my load ; 

Fear ends with death ; beyond it 
I nothing see but God. 

7 Thus moving towards the darkness 
I calmly wait his call. 

Now seeing, fearing — nothing; 
But hoping, trusting — all! 

Samuel Greg. 

465 C M- 6L 

17 ATHER, I know that all my life 
■^ Is portioned out for me ; 
The changes that are sure to come 

I do not fear to see ; 
I ask thee for a present mind 

Intent on pleasing thee. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

2 I ask thee for a thoughtful love, 
Through constant watching wise. 

To meet the glad with joyful smiles, 
And wipe the weeping eyes; 

A heart at leisure from itself. 
To soothe and sympathize. 

3 I would not have the restless will 
That hurries to and fro, 

Seeking for some great thing to do. 

Or secret thing to know; 
I would be treated as a child. 

And guided where I go. 

4 Wherever in the world I am. 
In whatsoe'er estate, 

I have a fellowship with hearts, 

To keep and cultivate; 
A work of lowly love to do* 

For Him on whom I wait. 

5 I ask thee for the daily strength, 
To none that ask denied, 

A mind to blend with outv/ard life 
While keeping at thy side ; 

Content to fill a little space. 
If thou be glorified. 

6 And if some things I do not ask 
Among my blessings be, 

I'd have my spirit filled, the more 
With grateful love to thee ; 

More careful, not to serve thee much. 
But please thee perfectly. 
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7 In service which thy love appoints 

There are no bonds for me ; 
My secret heart is taught the tmth 

That makes thy children free : 
A life of self -renouncing love 

Is one of liberty. Anna L. Warincx. Alt. 

4:66 L. M. 6L 

nPHOU hidden Source of calm repose, 
^ Thou all-sufficient Love divine, 
My help and refuge from my foes, 

Secure I am while thou art mine : 
And lo! from sin, and grief, and shame, 

1 hide me, Jesus, in thy name. 

2 Thy mighty name salvation is, 
And keeps my ham)y soul above : 

Comfort it brings, am power, and peace, 

And joy, and everlasting love : 
To me, with thy great name, are given 
Pardon, and holiness, and heaven. 

3 Jesus, my all in all thou art ; 
My rest in toil, my ease in pain ; 

The medicine of my broken heart ; 

In war my peace ; in loss my gain ; 
My smile beneath the tyrant's frown; 
In shame my glory and my crown : 

4 In want my plentiful supply ; 

In weakness my almighty power ; 
In bonds my perfect liberty ; 

My light in Satan's darkest hour; 
In grief my joy unspeakable ; 
My life in death, — my all in all. 



Charles Wesley. 
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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

467 7s. 6s-D. 
T KNOW no life divided, 

O Lord of life, from thee; 
In thee is life provided 
For all mankind and me : 

1 know no death, O Jesus, 

Because I live in thee ; 
Thy death it is which frees us 
From death eternally. 

2 I fear no tribulation, 
Since, whatsoe'er it be, 

It makes no separation 
Between my Lord and me. 

If thou, my God and teacher. 
Vouchsafe to be my own, 

Though poor, I shall be richer 
Than monarch on his throne. 

3 If, while on earth I wander, 
My heart is light and blest, 

Ah, what shall I be yonder. 
In perfect peace and rest? 

O blessed thought ! in dying 
We go to meet the Lord, 

Where there shall be no sighing, 
A kingdom our reward. 

Carl J. P. Spitta. Tr. by Richard Massie. 

468 7s. 

- /^AST thy burden on the Lord, 
^^ Only lean upon his word ; 
Thou shalt soon have cause to bless 
His eternal faithfulness. 
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2 Ever in the raging storm 
Thou shalt see his cheering form, 
Hear his pledge of coming aid : 
^'It is I, be not afraid." 

3 Cast thy burden at his feet ; 
Linger at his mercy seat : 

He will lead thee by the hand 
Gently to the better land. 

4 He will gird thee by his power, 
In thy weary, fainting hour: 
Lean, then, loving, on his word; 
Cast thy burden on the Lord. 

Author Unknown. 

469 7s. D. 

T ORD of earth, thy forming hand . 
^^ Well this beauteous frame hath 

planned — 
Woods that wave, and hills that tower, 
Ocean rolling in his power : 
Yet amidst this scene so fair. 
Should I cease thy smile to share, 
What were all its joys to me? 
Whom have I on earth but thee? 

2 Lord of heaven, beyond our sight 
Shines a world of purer light ; 
There in love's unclouded reign, 
Severed friends shall meet again : 
O that wof-ld is passing fair! 
Yet, if thou wert absent there. 
What were all its joys to me? 
Whom have I in heaven but thee? 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

3 Lord of earth and heaven, my breast 
Seeks in thee its only rest ; 

1 was lost; thy accents mild 
Homeward lured thy wandering child : 
O if once thy smile divine 

Ceased upon my soul to shine, 
What were earth or heaven to me ? 
Whom have I in each" but thee? 

Robert Grant. 

T ORD, it belongs not to my care 
^^ Whether I die or live ; 
To love and serve thee is my share. 
And this thy grace must give. 

2 If life be long, I will be glad 
That I may long obey; 

If short, yet why should I be sad 
To soar to endless day? 

3 Christ leads me through no darker rooms 
Than he went through before ; 

He that into God's kingdom comes 
Must enter by this door. 

4 Come, Lord, when grace hath made me 

meet 
Thy blessed face to see ; 
For, if thy work on earth be sweet, 
What will thy glory be? 

5 My knowledge of that life is, small; 
The eye of faith is dim ; 

But 'tis enough that Christ knows all, 
And I shall be with him. 

Richard Baxter. 
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471 S.M. 

JESUS, my Truth, my Way, 
My sure, unerring Light, 
On thee my feeble steps I stay, 
Which thou wilt guide aright. 

2 My Wisdom and my Guide, 
My Counselor thou art ; 

never let me leave thy side, 
Or from thy paths depart ! 

3 I lift mine eyes to thee, 

Thou gracious, bleeding Lamb,^ 
That I may now enlightened be, 
And never put to shame.- 

4 Never will I remove 

Out of thy hands my cause ; 
But rest in thy redeeming love, 
And hang upon thy cross. 

5 Teach me the happy art 
In all things to depend 

On thee ; O never, Lord, depart, 
But love me to the end ! 

Charles Wesley. 

T BOW my forehead in the dust, 

^ I veil mine eyes for shame, 

And urge, in trembling self -distrust, 

A prayer without a claim. 
No offering of mine own I have, 

Nor works my faith to prove ; 

1 can but give the gifts He gave, 

And plead his love for love ! 

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2 I dimly guess, from blessings known, 
Of greater out of sight ; 

And, with the chastened psalmist, own 
His judgments too are right. 

And if my heart and flesh are weak 
To bear an untried pain, 

The bruised reed he will not break, 
But strengthen and sustain. 

3 I know not what the future hath 
Of marvel or surprise. 

Assured alone that life and death 

His mercy underlies. 
And so beside the silent sea 

I wait the muffled oar : 
No harm from him can come to me 

On ocean or on shore. 

4 I know not where his islands lift 
Their f ronded palms in air ; 

I only know I cannot drift 

Beyond his love and care. 
And thou, O Lord, by whom are seen 

Thy creatures as they be. 
Forgive me if too close I lean 

My human heart on thee. 

John G. Whittier. 

Copyright, Houghton, Mifflin & Co. 

473 8.6.8.6.8.8. 

T LOOK to Thee in every need, 

^ And never look in vain ; 

I feel thy strong and tender love, 

And all is well again : 
The thought of thee is mightier far 
Than sin and pain and sorrow are. 
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2 Discouraged in the work of life. 
Disheartened by its load, 

Shamed by its failures or its fears, 

I sink beside the road : 
But let me only think of thee, 
And then new heart springs up in me. 

3 Thy calmness bends serene above, 
My restlessness to still; 

Around me flows thy quickening life. 

To nerve my faltering will ; 
Thy presence fills my solitude; 
Thy providence turns all to good. 

4 Embosomed deep in thy dear love. 
Held in thy law, I stand ; 

Thy hand in all things I behold, 

And all things in thy hand ; 
Thou leadest me by unsought ways, 
And tum'st my mourning into praise. 
Samuel Longfellow.. 

Copyright, Houghton, Mifflin & Co. 

474 CM. 

/^UR highest joys succeed our griefs, 
^-^ And peace is bom of pain ; . 
Smiles follow bitter blinding tears, 
As sunshine follows rain. 

2 We gain our rest through weariness. 

From bitter draw the sv/eet : 
Strength comes from weakness, hope 
from fear. 
And victory from defeat. 
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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

3 We reap where we have sown the seed ; 

Gain is the fruit of loss ; 
Life springs from death and, at the end, 

The crown succeeds the cross. 

Author Unknown. 

475 lOs. 

T EAD us, O Father, in the paths of 
^^ peace ; 

Without thy guiding hand we go astray,^ 
And doubts appall, and sorrows still in- 
crease ; 
Lead us through Christ, the true and liv- 
ing Way. 

2 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of truth ; 
Unhelped by thee, in error's maze we 

grope. 
While passion stains, and folly dims our 
youth. 
And age comes on, uncheered by faith 
and hope. 

3 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of right ; 
Blindly we stumble when we walk alone. 

Involved in shadows of a darksome night, 
Only with thee we journey safely on. 

4 Lead us, O Father, to thy heavenly rest, 
However rough and steep the path may 

be. 
Through joy or sorrow, as thou deemest 
best, 
Until our lives are perfected in thee. 

William H. Burleigh. 
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T EAVE God to order all thy ways, 
^^ And hope in him whate'er betide ; 
Thou 'It find him, in the evil days, 

Thine all-sufficient strength and guide. 
Who trusts in God's unchanging love 
Builds on the rock that naught can move ! 

2 Only thy restless heart keep still, 
And wait in cheerful hope, content 

To take whate'er his gracious will. 

His all-discerning love hath sent ; 
Nor doubt our inmost wants are known 
To him who chose us for his own. 

3 He knows when joyful hours are best. 
He sends them as he sees it meet, 

When thou hast borne the fiery test. 
And now art freed from all deceit. 
He comes to thee all unaware, 
And makes thee own his loving care. 

4 Sing, pray, and swerve not from his 

ways; 

But do thine own part faithfully. 
Trust his rich promises of grace, 

So shall they be fulfilled in thee. 
God never yet forsook at need 
The soul that trusted him indeed.. 
Georg Neumark. Tr. by Catherine WINK^^iORTH. 

ISJ OT always on the mount may we 
^ ^ Rapt in the heavenly vision be ; 
The shores of thought and feeling know 
The Spirit's tidal ebb and flow. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

2 Lord, it is good abiding here 

We cry, the heavenly presence near; 
The vision vanishes, our eyes 
Are lifted into vacant skies ! 

3 Yet hath one such exalted hour, 
Upon the soul redeeming power, 
And in its strength through after days 
We travel our appointed ways ; 

4 Till all the lowly vale grows bright, 
Transfigured in remembered light. 
And in untiring souls we bear ^ 
The freshness of the upper air. 

5 The mount for vision, — ^but below 
The paths of daily duty go, 

And nobler life therein shall own 
The pattern on the mountain shown. 
Frederick L. Hosmer. 

/^ HOLY Saviour, Friend unseen, 

^^ Since on thine arm thou bidd'st-me 

lean, 
Help me, throughout life's changing scene, 
By faith to cling to thee. 

2 What though the world deceitful prove. 
And earthly friends and hopes remove ; 
With patient, uncomplaining love. 

Still would I cling to thee. 

3 Though of t I seem to tread alone 
Life's dreary waste, with thorns o'ergrown, 
Thy voice of love, in gentlest tone, 

Still whispers, '' Cling to me!" 
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TRUST AND CONFIDENCE 

4 Though faith and hope are often tried, 

1 ask not, need not, aught beside ; 
So safe, so calm, so satisfied, 

The soul that clings to thee. 

Charlotte Elliott. 

479 CM. 

r\ LOVE! OLife! Our faith and sight 
^^ Thy presence maketh one. 
As through transfigured clouds of white 
We trace the noonday sun. 

2 So, to our mortal eyes subdued, 
Flesh- veiled, ^but not concealed. 

We know in thee the fatherhood 
And heart of God revealed. 

3 We faintly hear, we dimly see, 
In differing phrase we pray; 

But, dim or clear, we own in thee 
The Light, the Truth, the Way! 

4 Our Friend, our Brother, and our Lord, 
What may thy service be ? — 

Nor name, nor form, nor ritual word, 
But simply following thee. 

5 Thy litanies, sweet offices 
Of love and gratitude ; 

Thy sacramental liturgies, 
The joy of doing good. 

John G. Whittier. 

Copyright, Houghton, Mifflin & Co. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

480 CM. 

T WORSHIP thee, most gracious God, 
^ And all thy ways adore ; 
And every day I live, I seem 
To love thee more and more. 

2 When obstacles and trials seem 
Like prison-walls to be, 

I do the little I can do, 
And leave the rest to thee. 

3 I have no cares, O blessed Will, 
For all my cares are thine ; 

I live in triumph. Lord, for thou 
Hast made thy triumphs mine. 

4 He always wins who sides with God, 
To him no chance is lost ; 

God's will is sweetest to him when 
It triumphs at his cost. 

5 111 that he blesses is our good, 
And unblest good is ill ; 

And all is right that seems most wrong. 
If it be his sweet will. 

FredeTrick W. Faber. 

481 8.8.8.8.6. 

r^ LOVE that wilt not let me go, 
^-^ I rest my weary soul in thee ; 
I give thee back the life I owe, 
That in thine ocean depths its flow 
May richer, fuller be. 
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TRUST AND CONFIDENCE 

2 O Light that foUowest all my way, 
I yield my flickering torch to thee ; 

My heart restores its borrowed ray, 
That in thy sunshine's blaze its day 
May brighter, fairer, be. 

3 O Joy that seekest me through pain, 
I cannot close my heart to thee ; 

I trace the rainbow through the rain, 
And feel the promise is not vain 
That morn shall tearless be. 

4 O Cross that liftest up my head, 

1 dare not ask to fly from thee ; 
I lay in dust life's glory dead, 

And from the ground there blossoms red 
Life that shall endless be. 

George Matheson. 

483 7s. 6L 

JESUS, Saviour, pilot me 
Over life's tempestuous sea ; 
Unknown waves before me roll. 
Hiding rock and treacherous shoal ; 
Chart and compass came from thee ; 
Jesus, Saviour, pilot me. 

2 As a mother stills her child, 
Thou cast hush the ocean wild ; 
Boisterous waves obey thy will 
When thou sayest to them '' Be still! " 
Wondrous Sovereign of the sea, 
Jesus, Saviour, pilot m.e. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

3 When at last I near the shore, 
And the fearful breakers roar 
Twixt me and the peaceful rest, 
Then, while leaning on thy breast, 
May I hear thee say to me, 
'' Fear not, I will pilot thee/' 

Edward Hopper. 

483 C M. 

IV/r Y God, I love thee, not because 
^^^ I hope for heaven thereby, 
Nor yet because, if I love not, 
I must forever die. 

2 Thou, O my Jesus, thou didst me 
Upon the cross embrace : 

For me didst bear the nails, and spear. 
And manifold disgrace. 

3 Then why, O blessed Jesus Christ, 
Should I not love thee well ? 

Not for the hope of winning heaven, 
Nor of escaping hell ; 

4 Not with the hope of gaining a,ught. 
Not seeking a reward ; 

But as thyself hast loved me, 
O ever-loving Lord ! 

5 So would I love thee, dearest Lord, 
And in thy praise will sing ; : 

Solely because thou art my God, ' 

And my eternal King. ' 

Francis Xavier. Tr. by Edward Caswall. 

.384 



TRUST AND CONFIDExNCE 

484 C M. 

r^ THOU, in all thy might so far, 
^^ In all thy love so near, 
Beyond the range of sun and star, 
x\nd yet beside us here, — 

2 What heart can comprehend thy name, 
Or, searching, find thee out, 

Who art within, a quickening flame, 
A presence round about? 

3 Yet though I know thee but in part, 
I ask not. Lord, for more : 

Enough for me to know thou art, 
To love thee and adore. 

4 O sweeter than aught else besides, 
The tender mystery 

That like a veil of shadow liides 
The light I may not see ! 

5 And dearer than all things I know 
Is childlike faith to me. 

That makes the darkest way I go 
An open path to thee. 

Frederick L. Hosmer. 

485 8. 8. 8. 4. 

T7IERCE raged the tempest o'er the 
^ deep, 

Watch did Thine anxious servants keep, 
But thou wast wrapped in guileless sleep, 
Calm and still. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

2 '' Save, Lord, we perish," was their cry, 
'' O save us in our agony! " 

Thy word above the storm rose high, 
"Peace, be still." 

3 The wild winds hushed ; the angry deep 
Sank, like a little child, to sleep ; 

The sullen billows ceased to leap. 
At thy will. 

4 So, when our life is clouded o'er, 

And storm-winds drift us from the shore, 
Say, lest we sink to rise no more, 

'' Peace, be still." Godfrey Thring. 

486 ILIO. n/6. 

C TILL will we trust, though earth seem 
^ dark and dreary, 

And the heart faint beneath his chasten- 
ing rod; 
Though rough and steep our pathway, 
worn and weary. 
Still will we trust in God ! 

2 Our eyes see dimly till by faith anointed. 
And our blind choosing brings us grief 

and pain ; 
Through him alone who hath our way ap- 
pointed. 
We find our peace again. 

3 Choose for us, God! nor let our weak 

preferring 
Cheat our poor souls of good thou hast 
designed : 
Choose for us, God ! thy wisdom is unerring. 
And we are fools and blind. 
386 



TRUST AND CONFIDENCE 

4 Let us press on, in patient self-denial, 
Accept the hardship, shrink not from 
the loss; 

Our portion lies beyond the hour of trial, 
Our crown beyond the cross. 

WILLIAM H. Burleigh. 

487 RM. 

ATi^HATE'ER my God ordains is right; 
^ ^ His will is ever just ; 
Howe'er he orders now my cause, 
I will be still and trust. 
He is my God ; 
Though dark my road. 
He holds me that I shall not fall, 
Wherefore to him I leave it all. 

2 Whate'er my God ordains is right; 
He never will deceive ; 

He leads me by the proper path. 
And so to him I cleave, 

And take content 

What he hath sent ; 
His hand can turn my griefs away, 
And patiently I wait his day. 

3 Whate'er my God ordains is right ; 
Though I the cup must drink 

That bitter seems to my faint heart, 
I will not fear nor shrink ; 
Tears pass away 
With dawn of day ; 
Sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart. 
And pain and sorrow all depart. 
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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

4 Whatever my God -ordains is right; 
My light, my life is he, 

Who cannot will me aught but good ; 
I trust him utterly ; 

For well I know, 

In joy or woe, . 
We soon shall see, as sunlight clear, 
How faithful was our guardian here. 

5 Whate'er my God ordains is right ; 
Here will I take my stand, 

Though sorrow, need, or death make earth 
For me a desert land. 
My Father's care 
Is round me there, 
He holds me that I shall not fall ; 
And so to him I leave it all. 

Samuel Rodigast. 
Tr. by Catherine Winkworth, 

488 7s. 6s. D. 

T LAY my sins on Jesus, 
^ The spotless Lamb of God ; 
He bears them all .and frees us 
From the accursed load : 

1 bring my guilt to Jesus-, 

To wash my crimson stains 
White in his blood most precious 
Till not a stain remains. 

2 I lay my wants on Jesus ; 

All fullness dwells in him ; . ^ 

He healeth my diseases. 
He doth my soul redeem : 



TRUST AND CONFIDENCE 

I lay my griefs on Jesus, 
My burdens and my cares; 

He from them all releases, 
He all my sorrows shares. 

3 I long to be like Jesus, 

Meek, loving, lowly, mild; 
I long to be like Jesus, 

The Father's holy child: 
I long to be with Jesus 

Amid the heavenly throng, 
To sing with saints his praises, 

And learn the angels' song. 

"" HORATIUS BONAR. 

489 L. M. 

T_I E leadeth me ! O blessed thought ! 

^ -*• O words with heavenly comfort 
fraught ! 

Whate'er I do, where'er I be. 

Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. 
He leadeth me, he leadeth me, 
By his own hand he leadeth me : 
His faithful follower I would be, 
For by his hand he leadeth me. 

2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom. 
Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, 
By waters still, o'er troubled sea, — 
Still 'tis his hand that leadeth me ! 

3Xord, I would clasp thy hand in mine, 
Nor ever murmur nor repine. 
Content, whatever lot I see. 
Since 'tis my God that leadeth me ! 
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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

4 And when my task on earth is done, 
When, by thy grace, the victory's won. 
E'en death's cold wave I will not flee, 
Since God through Jordan leadeth me. 
Joseph H. Gilmore. 

490 7s. 9s. 

C AVIOUR, more than life to me, 
^ I am clinging, clinging close to thee ; 
Let thy precious blood applied, 
Keep me ever, ever near thy side. 
Every day, every hour, 
Let me feel thy cleansing power ; 
May thy tender love to me 
Bind me closer, closer, Lord, to thee. 

2 Through this changing world below, 
Lead me gently, gently as I go ; 
Trusting thee, I cannot stray, 

I can never, never lose my way. 

3 Let me love thee more and more. 
Till this fleeting, fleeting life is o'er; 
Till my soul is lost in love. 

In a brighter, brighter world above. 

Fanny J. Crosby. 
UNFAITHFULNESS LAMENTED 

491 R M. 

JESUS, let thy pitying eye 
Call back a wandering sheep ; 
False to thee, like Peter, I 

Would fain, like Peter, weep. 
Let me be by grace restored ; 

On me be all long-sulf ering shown ; 
Turn, and look upon me, Lord, 
And break my heart of stone. 
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2 Saviour, Prince, enthroned above, 
, Repentance to impart, 

Give me, through thy dying love, 
The humble, contrite heart; 

Give what I have long implored, 
A portion of thy grief unknown ; 

Turn, and look upon me. Lord, 
And break my heart of stone. 

3 See me. Saviour, from above. 
Nor suffer me to die ; 

Life, and happiness, and love 
Drop from thy gracious eye ; 

Speak the reconciling word, 

And let thy mercy melt me down ; 

Turn, and look upon me. Lord, 
And break my heart of stone. 

4 Look, as when thy languid eye 
Was closed that we might live ; 

'' Father,'' at the point to die 
My Saviour prayed, ''forgive!" 

Surely, with that dying word, 

He turns, and looks, and cries, '' 'Tis 
done!" 

O my bleeding, loving Lord, 

Thou break'st my heart of stone ! 

Charles Wesley. 

493 CM. 

r\ FOR a closer walk with God, 
^-^ A calm and heavenly frame; 
A light to shine upon the road 
That leads me to the Lamb ! 
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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

2 Where is the blessedness I knew, 
When first I saw the Lord? 

Where is the soul-refreshing view 
Of Jesus and his word? 

3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed! 
How sweet their memory still! 

But they have left an aching void 
The world can never fill. 

4 Return, O holy Dove, return, 
Sweet messenger of rest ! 

1 hate the sins that made thee mourn, 

And drove thee from my breast. 

5 The dearest idol I have known, 
Whatever that idol be, 

Help me to tear it from thy throne. 
And worship only thee. 

6 So shall my walk be close with God, 
Calm and serene my frame ; 

So purer light shall mark the road 
That leads me to the Lamb. 

William Cowper. 

WATCHFULNESS AND PRAYER 

493 S. M. 

IWr Y soul, be on thy guard ; 
^^^ Ten thousand foes arise; 
The hosts of sin are pressing hard 
To draw thee from the skies. 

2 O watch, and fight, and pray; 
The battle ne'er give o'er; 

Renew it boldly every day, 
And help divine implore. 
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3 Ne'er think the victory won, 
Nor lay thine armor down ; 

The work of faith will not be done, 
Till thou obtain the crown. 

4 Fight on, my soul, till death 
Shall bring thee to thy God ; 

He'll take thee, at thy parting breath, 
To his divine abode. 

George Heath. 

494 7. 7. 7. 3. 

/CHRISTIAN, seek not yet repose, 
^-^ Cast thy dreams of ease away ; 
Thou art in the midst of foes : 
Watch and pray. 

2 Gird thy heavenly armor on, 
Wear it ever night and day ; / 

Near thee lurks the evil one ; 
Watch and pray. 

3 Hear the victors who o'ercame ; 
Still they watch each warrior's way ; 

All with one deep voice exclaim, 
Watch and pray. 

4 Hear, above all these, thy Lord, 
Him tliou lovest to obey; 

Hide within thy heart his word. 
Watch and pray. 

5 Watch, as if on that alone 
Hung the issue of the day ; 

Pray that help may be sent down ; 
Watch and pray. 

Charlotte Elliott. 
393 



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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

495 L. M. 

TI7R0M every stormy wind that blows, 
^ From every swelling tide of woes, 
There is a calm, a sure retreat : 
'Tis found beneath the' mercy seat. 

2 There is a place where Jesus sheds 
The oil of gladness on our heads ; 
A place than all besides more sweet : 
It is the blood-bought mercy seat. 

3 There is a scene where spirits blend, 
Where friend holds fellowship with friend ; 
Though sundered far, by faith they meet 
Around one common mercy seat. 

4 Ah! whither could we fiee for aid, 
When tempted, desolate, dismayed; 
Or how the hosts of hell defeat, 
Had suffering saints no mercy seat? 

5 There, there on eagle wings we soar, 
And sin and sense molest no more ; 

And heaven comes down our souls to greet, 
While glory crowns the mercy seat. 

Hugh Stowell. 

496 L. M. 

A AT HAT various "hindrances we meet 
^ * In coming to a mercy seat ! 
Yet who that knows the worth of prayer. 
But wishes to be often there? 
2 Prayer makes the darkened cloud with- 
draw; 
Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw; 
Gives exercise to faith and love ; 
Brings every blessing from above. 

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-3 Restraining prayer, we cease to fight ; 
Prayer keeps the Christian's armor bright; 
And Satan trembles wh^n he sees 
The weakest saint upon his knees. 

4 Were half the breath that's vainly spent, 

To heaven in supplication sent, 

Our cheerful song would oftener be, 

" Hear what the Lord has done for me." 

William Cowper. 

497 CM. 

pRAYER is the soul's sincere desire, 
^ Uttered or unexpressed ; 
The motion of a hidden fire 
That trembles in the breast. 

2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh. 
The falling of a tear. 

The upward glancing of an eye, 
When none but God is near. 

3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech 
That infant lips can try; 

Prayer the sublimest strains that reach 
The Majesty on high. 

4 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice. 
Returning from his ways; 

While angels in their songs rejoice 
And cry, "Behold, he prays!" 

5 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, 
The Christian's native air, 

His watchword at the gates of death ; 
He enters heaven with prayer. 

395 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

6 O Thou, by whom we come to God, 
The Life, the Truth, the Way; 

The path of prayer thyself hast trod : 
Lord, teach us how to pray! 

James Montgomery. 

498 C M, 

T LOVE to steal awhile aw^ay 
^ From every cumbering care, 
And spend the hours of setting day 
In humble, grateful prayer. 

2 I love in solitude to shed 
The penitential tear, 

And all his promises to plead 
Where none but God can hear. 

3 I love to think on mercies past, 
And future good implore. 

And all my cares and sorrows cast 
On him whom I adore. 

4 I love by faith to take a view 
Of brighter scenes in heaven ; 

The prospect doth my strength renew, 
While here by tempests driven. 

5 Thus, when life's toilsome day is 

o'er, 
May its departing ray 
Be calm at this impressive hour, 
And lead to endless day. 

Phgebe H. Brown. 
396 



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WATCHFULNESS AND PRAYER 

499 CM. 

T^ALK with us, Lord, thyself reveal, 
^ While here o'er earth we rove ; 
Speak to our hearts, and let us feel 
The kindling of thy love. 

2 With thee conversing, we forget 
All time, and toil, and care ; 

Labor is rest, and pain is sweet, 
If thou, my God, art here. 

3 Here, then, my God, vouchsafe to stay. 
And bid my heart rejoice ; 

My bounding heart shall own thy sway, 
And echo to thy voice. 

4 Thou callest me to seek thy face, — 
'Tis all I wish to seek ; 

To attend the whispers of thy grace. 
And hear thee inly speak. 

5 Let this my every hour employ. 
Till I thy glory see ; 

Enter into my Master's joy, 
And find my heaven in thee. 

Charles Wesley. 

500 7s. D. 

CAVIOUR, when, in dust, to thee 
"^ Low we iDcnd the adoring knee ; 
When, repentant, to the skies 
Scarce we lift our weeping eyes ; 
O by all thy pains and woe 
Suffered once for man below, 
Bending from thy throne on high, 
Hear our solemn litany ! 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

2 By thy helpless infant years ; 
By thy life of want and tears ; 
By thy days of sore distress, 
In the -savage wilderness ; 

By the dread mysterious hour 
Of the insulting tempter's .power; 
Turn, O turn a favoring eye. 
Hear our solemn litany ! 

3 By the sacred griefs that wept 
O'er the grave where Lazarus slept; 
By the boding tears that flowed 
Over Salem's loved abode; 

By the anguished sigh that told 
Treachery lurked within thy fold; 
From thy seat above the sky, 
Hear our solemn litany! 

4 By thine hour of dire despair ; 
By thine agony of prayer; 

By the cross, the nail, the thorn, 
Piercing spear, and torturing scorn ; 
By the gloom that veiled the skies 
O'er the dreadful sacrifice; 
Listen to our humble cry, 
Hear our solemn litany ! 

5 By thy deep, expiring groan ; 
By the sad sepulchral stone ; 
By the vault whose dark abode 
Held in vain the rising God ; 

O from earth to heaven restored, 
Mighty, reascended Lord, 
Listen, listen to the cry y 

Of our solemn litany! Robert Grant. 
398 



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501 8. &. 8. 4. 

IWr Y God, is any hour so sweet, 
iVl pj-om blush of mom to evening-star. 
As that which calls me to thy feet, 
The hour of prayer? 

2 Blest is that tranquil hour of morn, 
And blest that solemn hour of eve, 

Wheii, on the wings of prayer upborne, 
The world I leave. 

3 Then is my strength by thee renewed ; 
Then are- my sins by thee forgiven ; 

Then dost thou cheer my solitude 
With hopes of heaven. 

4 No words can tell what sweet relief 
Here for my every want I find ; 

What strength for warfare, balm for grief, 
What peace of mind. 

5 Hushed is each doubt, gone every fear ; 
My spirit seems in heaven to stay ; 

And e'en the penitential tear 
Is wiped away. 

6 Lord, till I reach that blissful shore, 
No privilege so dear shall be. 

As thus my inmost soul to pour 
In prayer to thee. 

Charlotte Elliott. 

503 L. M. 

pRAYER is appointed to convey 
^ The blessings God designs to give : 
Long as they live should Christians pray ; 
They learn to pray when first they live. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

2 If pain afflict, or wrongs oppress ; 
If cares distract, or fears dismay ; 

If guilt deject; if sin distress; 

In every case, still watch and pray. 

3 'Tis prayer supports the soul that's 

weak; 
Though thought be broken, language 

lame. 
Pray, if thou canst or canst not speak ; 
But pray with faith in Jesus' name. 

4 Depend on him ; thou canst not fail ; 
Make all thy wants and wishes known ; 

Fear not ; his merits must prevail : 
Ask but in faith, it shall be done. 

Joseph Hart. 

503 L. M. 

T. ORD of our life, God whom we fear, 
^^ Unknown, yet known; unseen, yet 

near; 
Breath of our breath, in thee we live ; 
Life of our life, our praise receive. 

2 Thine eye detects the sparrow's fall ; 
Thy heart of love expands for all ; 
Our throbbing life is full of thee, 
Throned in thy vast infinity. 

3 Shine in our darkness. Light of Light, 
Our minds illume, disperse our night ; 
Make us responsive to thy will. 
Our souls with all thy fullness fill. 

400 



WATCHFULNESS AND PRAYER 

4 We love thy name, we heed thy rod, 
Thy word, our law; O gracious God! 
We wait thy will; on thee we call; 
Our light, our life, our love, our all. 

Samuel F. Smith. 

504 C. M. 

C INCE without Thee we do no good, 
^ And with thee do no ill, 
Abide with us in weal and woe. 
In action and in will; 

2 In weal, that while our lips confess 
The Lord who gives, we may 

Remember with an humble thought 
The Lord who takes away ; 

3 In woe, that while to drowning tears 
Our hearts their joys resign, 

We may remember who can turn 
Such water into -wine ; 

4 By hours of day, that when our feet 
O'er hill and valley run, 

We still may think the light of truth 
More welcome than the sun ; 

5 By hours of night, that when the air, 
Its dew and shadow yields. 

We still may hear the voice of God 
In silence of the fields. 

^6 Abide with us, abide with us. 
While flesh and soul agree ; 

And when our flesh is only dust. 
Abide our souls with thee. 

Elizabeth B. Browning. 

27 401 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

505 . 10^ 4. la 4. la 10. 

T IGHT of the world! whose kind and 
^^ gentle care 

Is joy and rest; 
Whose counsels and commands so gracious 
are, 

Wisest and best, — 
Shine on my path, dear Lord, and guard 

the way, 
Lest my poor heart, forgetting, go astray. 

2 Lord of my life ! my soul's most pure desire, 

Its hope and peace ; 
Let not the faith thy loving words inspire 

Falter, or cease; 
But be to me, true Friend, my chief delight, 
And safely guide, that every step be right. 

3 My blessed Lord ! what bliss to feel thee ^ 

near. 

Faithful and true ; 
To trust in thee, without one doubt or fear. 

Thy will to do ; 
And all the while to know that thou, our 

Friend, 
Art blessing us, and wilt bless to the end. 

4 And then, O then! when sorrow's night 

is o'er, 

Life's daylight come. 
And we are safe within heaven'sgolden door, 

At home! at home! 
How full of glad rejoicing will we raise. 
Saviour, to thee our everlasting praise. 

Henry Bateman. 
402 



•WATCHFULNESS AND PRAYER 

506 6s. 4s. 

T NEED thee every hour, 
•^ Most gracious Lord ; 
No tender voice like thine 
Can peace afford. 

I need thee, O I need thee ; 
Every hour I need thee ; 
O bless me now, my Saviour, 
I come to thee! 

2 I need thee every hour; 
Sta}^ thou near by; 

Temptations lose their power 
When thou art nigh. 

3 I need thee every hour. 
In joy or pain ; 

Come quickly and abide, 
Or life is vain. 

4 I need thee every hour ; 
Teach me thy will; 

And thy rich promises 
In me fulfill. 

5 I need thee every hour, 
Most Holy One ; 

O make me thine indeed. 
Thou blessed Son! 

Annie S. Hawks. 

507 7s. 

/^"^OME, my soul, thy suit prepare, 
^-^ Jesus loves to answer prayer; 
He himself has bid thee pray, 
Therefore will not say thee nay. 
403 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

2 Thou art coming to a King; | 
Large petitions with thee bring ; I 
For his grace and power are such, 

None can ever ask too much. 

3 Lord, I come to thee for rest ; 
Take possession of my breast ; 

There thy blood-bought right maintain, 
And without a rival reign. 

4 While I am a pilgrim here, 
Let thy love my spirit cheer; 

As my guide, my guard, my friend, 
Lead me to my journey's end. \ 

5 Show me what I have to do ; 
Every hour my strength renew ; 
Let me live a life of faith, 

Let me die thy people's death. 

John Newton. 

508 8s. 7s- 

T^AKE the name of Jesus with you, 
^ Child of sorrow and of woe ; 
It will joy and comfort give you ; 
Take it, then, where'er Vou go. 
Precious name, O how sweet! . 
Hope of earth and joy of heaven. 

2 Take the name of Jesus ever, 
As a shield from every snare ; 

If temptations round you gather. 
Breathe that holy name in prayer. 
404 



WATCHFULNESS AND PRAYER 

3 O the precious name of Jesus! 
How it thrills our souls with joy, 

When his loving arms receive us, 
And his songs our tongues employ ! 

4 At the name of Jesus bowing, 
Falling prostrate at his feet. 

King of kings in heaven we'll crown him, 
When our journey is complete. 

Lydia Baxter. 

509 R M. 

A A ^HEN the weary, seeking rest, 
^ ^ To thy goodness flee ; 
When the heavy-laden cast 

All their load on thee ; 
When the troubled, seeking peace, 

On thy name shall call; 
When the sinner, seeking life, 
At. thy feet shall fall: 
Hear then in love, Lord, the cry 
In heaven, thy dwelling place on high. 

2 When the worldling, sick at heart, 

Lifts his soul above; 
When the prodigal looks back 

To his Father's love ; 
When the proud man, in his pride, 

Stoops to seek thy face ; 
When the burdened brings his guilt 
To thy throne of grace : 
Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry 
In heaven, thy dwelling place on high. ' 
405 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

3 When the stranger asks a home, ] 
All his toils to end ; 

When the hungry craveth food, 

And the poor a friend ; 
When the sailor on the wave 

Bows the fervent knee ; 
When the soldier on the field 
Lifts his heart to thee : 
Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry 
In heaven, thy dwelling place on high. 

4 When the man of toil and care 
In the city crowd ; 

Wlien the shepherd on the moor 

Names the name of God : 
When the learned and the high, 

Tired of earthly fame. 
Upon higher joys intent,. 
Name the blessed name : 
Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry 
In heaven, thy dwelling place on high. 

5 When the child, with grave fresh lip, 
Youth or maiden fair; 

When the aged, weak and gray. 

Seek thy face in prayer; 
When the widow weeps to thee, 

Sad and lone and low ; 
When the orphan brings to thee 
All his orphan-woe ; 
Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry 
In heaven, thy dwelling place on high. - 

HORATIUS BONAR. 
406 



WATCHFULNESS AND PRAYER 

510 8s. 4s. D. 

T ORD, for to-morrow and its needs 

-'^ I do not pray; 

Keep me, my God, from stain of sin 

Just for to-day. 
Help me to labor earnestly. 

And duly pray ; 
Let me be kind in word and deed, 

Father, to-day. 

2 Let me no wrong or idle word 

Unthinking say ; 
Set thou a seal upon my lips 

Through all to-day. 
Let me in season. Lord, be grave, 

In season gay ; 
Let me be faithful to thy grace. 

Dear Lord, to-day. 

3 And if, to-day, this life of mine 

Should ebb away, 
Give me thy sacrament divine. 

Father, to-day. 
So for to-morrow and its needs 

I do not pray ; 
Still keep me, guide me, love me, Lord, 

Through each to-day. 

Ernest R. Wilberforce. 

511 L. M. 6L 

Y^OME, O thou Traveler unknown, 
^^ Whom still T hold, but cannot see; 
My company before is gone. 

And I am left alone with thee : 
/With thee all night I mean to stay. 
And wrestle till the break of day. 
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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

2 I need not tell thee who I am, 
My sin and misery declare ; 

Thyself hast called me by my name, 

Look on thy hands, and read it there : 
But who, I ask thee, who art thou? 
Tell me thy name, and tell me now. 

3 In vain thou strugglest to get free, 
I never will unloose my hold : 

Art thou the Man that died for me ? 

The secret of thy love unfold : 
Wrestling, I will not let thee go. 
Till I thy name, thy nature know. 

4 Wilt thou not yet to me reveal 
Thy new, unutterable name? 

Tell me, I still beseech thee, tell; 

To know it now resolved I am: ^ 
Wrestling, I will not let thee go. 
Till I thy name, thy nature know. 

5 Yield to me now, for I am weak. 
But confident in self -despair ; 

Speak to my heart, in blessing speak. 

Be conquered by my instant prayer: 
Speak, or thou never hence shalt move. 
And tell me if thy name be Love. 

6 'Tis Love! 'tis Love! thou diedst for me! 
I hear thy whisper in my heart ; 

The morning breaks, the shadows flee ; 

Pure, universal love thou art: 
To me, to all, thy mercies move; 
Thy nature and thy name is Love, 
408 



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7 I know thee, Saviour, who thou art, 
Jesus, the feeble sinner's Friend; 

Nor wilt thou with the night depart, 
But stay and love me to the end : 

Thy mercies never shall remove ; 

Thy nature and thy name is Love. 

Charles Wesley. 

513 S.M* 

T^O God your every want 

^ In instant prayer display: 
Pray always ; pray, and never faint ; 
Pray, without ceasing, pray. 

2 His mercy now inaplore ; 

And now show forth his praise; 
In shouts, or silent awe, adore 
His miracles of grace. 

3 Pour out your souls to God, 
And bow them with your knees ; 

And spread your hearts and hands abroad, 
And pray for Zion's peace. 

4 Your guides and brethren bear 
Forever on your mind ; 

Extend the arms of mighty prayer 
In grasping all mankind. 

Charles Wesley. 

513 8s. 7s.D* 

/^OURAGE, brother! do not stumble, 
^-^ Though thy path be dark as night; 
There's a star to guide the humble, 
Trust in God, and do the right. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

Though the road be long and dreary, 

And the end be out of vsight, 
Tread it bravely, strong or weary, 

Trust in God, and do the right. 

2 Perish policy and cunning. 
Perish all that fears the light. 

Whether losing, whether winning,. 

Trust in God, and do the right. 
Shun all forms of guilty passion. 

Fiends can look like angels bright ; 
Heed no custom, school, or fashion. 

Trust in God, and do the right. 

3 Some will hate thee, some will love thee. 
Some will flatter, some will slight ; 

Cease from man, and look above thee. 
Trust in God, and do the right. 

Simple rule and safest guiding. 
Inward peace and shining light. 

Star upon our path abiding. 
Trust in God, and do the right. 

Norman Macleod. 

514 7s. 

T ORD, I cannot let thee go, 
^^^ Till a blessing thou bestow : 
Do not turn away thy face. 
Mine's an urgent, pressing case. 

2 Dost thou ask me who I am? 
Ah ! my Lord, thou know'st my name ; 
Yet the question gives a plea 
To support my suit with thee. 
410 



WATCHFULNESS AND PRAYER 

3 Thou didst once a wretch behold, 
In rebellion blindly bold, 

Scorn thy grace, thy power defy: 
That poor rebel, Lord, was I. 

4 Once a sinner, near despair. 
Sought thy mercy seat by prayer ; 
Mercy heard, and set him free : 
Lord, that mercy came to me. 

5 Many days have passed since then. 
Many changes I have seen ; 

Yet have been upheld till now ; 
Who could hold me up but thou ? 

6 Thou hast helped in every need ; 
This emboldens me to plead : 
After so much mercy past, 
Canst thou let me sink at last? 

7 No ; I must maintain my hold ; 
'Tis thy goodness makes me bold ; 

1 can no denial take. 
When I plead for Jesus' sake. 

John Newton. 

515 7s. 

T^ HEY who seek the throne of grace, 
^ Find that throne in every place ; 
If we live a life of prayer, 
God is present everywhere. 

2 In our sickness or our health 
In our want or in our wealth, 
If we look to God in prayer, 
God is. present everywhere. 

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3 When our earthly comforts fail, 
When the foes of life prevail, 
'Tis the time for earnest prayer; 
God is present everywhere. 

4 Then, my soul, in every strait 
To thy Father come and wait ; 
He will answer every prayer; 
God is present everywhere. 

Oliver Holden. Alt. 



516 8s. D. 

C WEET hour of prayer, sweet hour of 

"^ prayer, 

That calls me from a world of care, 

And bids me, at my Father's throne, 

Make all my wants and wishes known ! 

In seasons of distress and grief. 

My soul has often found relief. 

And oft escaped the tempter's snare. 

By thy return, sweet hour of prayer. 

2 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of 

prayer, 
Thy wings shall my petition bear 
To Him, whose truth and faithfulness 
Engage the waiting soul to bless : 
And since he bids me seek his face. 
Believe his word, and trust his grace, 
ril cast on him my every care, 
And wait for thee, sweet hour of 

prayer. 

412 



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3 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of 

prayer, 
May I thy consolation share. 
Till, from Mount Pisgah's lofty height, 

1 view my home, and take my flight : 
This robe of flesh FU drop, and rise. 
To seize the everlasting prize ; 

And shout, while passing through the 

air, 
Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer! 

William W. Walford. 

RESIGNATION AND CONSOLATION 

517 CM. 

\A T^HILE thee I seek, protecting Power, 
'^ ^ Be my vain wishes stilled ; 
And may this consecrated hour 
With better hopes be filled. 

2 Thy love the power of thought bestowed ; 
To thee my thoughts would soar : 

Thy mercy o*er my life has flowed ; 
That mercy I adore. 

3 In each event of life, how clear 
Thy ruling hand I see ! 

Each blessing to my soul more dear, 
Because conferred by thee. 

4 In every joy that crowns my days, 
In every pain I bear, 

My heart shall find delight in praise. 
Or seek relief in prayer. 
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5 When gladness wings my favored hour, 
Thy love my thoughts shall fill; 

Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower, 
My soul shall meet thy will. 

6 My lifted eye, without a tear, 
The gathering storm shall see : 

My .steadfast heart shall know no fear; 
That heart will rest on thee. 

Helen M. Williams. 

518 L. M. 

IV/TY Lord, how full of sweet content, 
^^^ I pass my years of banishment! 
Where'er I dwell, I dwell with thee. 
In heaven, in earth, or on the sea. 

2 To me remains nor place nor time ; 

My country is in every clime : * 

I can be calm and free from care I 

On any shore, since God is there. ' 



3 While place we seek, or place we shun 
The soul finds happiness in none ; 

But with a God to guide our way, 
'Tis equal joy, to go or stay. 

4 Could I be cast where thou art not. 
That were indeed a dreadful lot ; 
But regions none remote I call, 
Secure of finding God in all. 

Madame Guyon. Tr. by William Cowper. 
414 



RESIGNATION AND CONSOLATION 

519 8.8*6*D. 

/^ LORD! how happy should we be, 
^-^ If we could leave our cares to thee, 

If we from self could rest ; 
And feel at heart that one above, 
In perfect wisdom, perfect love. 

Is working for the best. 

2 For when we kneel and cast our care 
Upon our God in humble prayer. 

With strengthened souls we rise. 
Sure that ourFather who is nigh, * 
To hear the ravens when they cry, 

Will hear his children's cries. 

3 O may these anxious hearts of ours 
The lesson learn from birds and flowers, 

And learn from self to cease. 
Leave all things to our Father's will, 
And in his mercy trusting still. 

Find in each trial peace! 

Joseph Anstice. 

530 C M. 

IVT OT only when ascends the song, 
^ ^ And soundeth sweet the word ; 
Not only 'midst the Sabbath throng 
Our souls would seek the Lord. 

2 We mingle with another throng, 

And other words we speak ; 
To other business we belong, 

But still our Lord we seek. 
415 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

3 We would not to our daily task 
Without our God repair ; 

But in the world thy presence ask, 
And seek thy glory there. 

4 Would we against some wrong be bold, 
And break some yoke abhorred ? 

Amidst the strife and stir behold 
The seekers of the Lord ! 

5 When on thy glorious works we "gaze, 
There thee w^e fain would see ; 

Our gladness in their beauty raise, 
O God, to joy in thee! 

6 everywhere, every day, 
Thy grace is still outpoured ; 

We work, we watch, we strive, we pray; 
Behold thy seekers, Lord! 

Thomas H. Gill. 



631 8. 8. 8. 4. 

IV/T Y God, my Father, while I stray 
^^^ Far from my home, on life's rough 

way, 
O teach me from my heart to say, 
*^Thy will be done!" 

2 Though dark my path, and sad my lot, 
Let me be still and murmur not, 
Or breathe the prayer divinely taught, 
"Thy will be done!"' 
416 



RESIGNATION AND CONSOLATION 

3 What though in lonely grief I sigh 
For friends beloved no longer nigh : 
Submissive still would I reply, 

"Thy will be done!" 

4 If thou shouldst call me to resign 
What most I prize, — it ne'er was mine : 

1 only yield thee what is thine ; 

"Thy will be done!" 

5 Let but my fainting heart be blest 
With thy sweet Spirit for its guest, 
My God, to thee I leave the rest ; 

" Thy will be done ! " 

6 Renew my will from day to day ; 
Blend it with thine, and take away 
All that now makes it hard to say 

"Thy will be done ! " 

7 Then, when on earth I breathe no more 
The prayer oft mixed with tears before, 
I'll sing upon a happier shore, 

"Thy will be done!" 

Charlotte Elliott. 

533 C M. 

r^ THOU who driest the mourner's tear, 
^-^ How dark this world would be. 
If, when deceived and wounded here. 
We could not fly to thee ! 

2 The friends who in our sunshine live, 
When winter comes are flown;- 

And he who has but tears to give, 
Must weep those tears alone. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

3 But thou wilt heal that broken heart, 
Which, like the plants that throw 

Their fragrance from the wounded part. 
Breathes sweetness out of woe. 

4 When joy no longer soothes or cheers, 
And e'en the hope that threw • 

A moment's sparkle o'er our tears. 
Is dimmed and vanished too, — 

5 O who could bear life's stormy doom, 
Did not thy wing of love • 

Come brightly wafting through the gloom 
Our peace-branch from above ? 

6 Then sorrow, touched by thee, grows 

bright, 
With more than rapture's ray; 
i\s darkness shows us worlds of light 
We never saw by day. 

Thomas Moore. 



533 C M^ 

■pATHER, whate'er of earthly bliss 
^ Thy sovereign will denies. 
Accepted at thy throne of grace. 
Let this petition rise: 

2 Give me a calm, a thankful heart. 
From every murmur free; 

The blessings of thy grace impart, 
And make me live to thee. 
418 



RESIGNATION AND CONSOLATION 

3 Let the sweet hope that thou art mine 

My life and death attend ; 
Thy presence through my journey shine, 

And crown my journey's end. 

Anne Steele. 

534 6s. a 

A/fY Jesus, as thou wilt: 
^^^ O may thy will be mine! 
Into thy hand of love 

I would my all resign. 
Through sorrow or through joy, 

Conduct me as thine own. 
And help me still to say, 

'' My Lord, thy will be done." 

2 My Jesus, as thou wilt: 
If needy here and poor, 

Give me thy people's bread. 
Their portion rich and sure: 

The manna of thy Word 
Let my soul feed upon ; 

And if all else should fail. 
My Lord, thy will be done. 

3 My Jesus, as thou wilt : 
Though seen through many a tear, 

Let not my star of hope 

Grow dim or disappear. 
Since thou on earth hast wept 

And sorrowed oft alone. 
If I must weep with thee. 

My Lord, thy will be done. 
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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

4 My Jesus, as thou wilt: 

All shall be well for me ; 
Each changing future scene 

I gladly trust with thee. 
Straight to my home above, 

I travel calmly on. 
And sing in life or death, 

"My Lord, thy will be done." 
Benjamin Schmolke. Tr. by Jane Bortkwick. 

535 S. M. 

C TILL with thee, O my God, 
"^ I would desire to be : 
By day, by night, at home, abroad, 
I would be still with thee. 

2 With thee when dawn comes in 
And calls me back to care. 

Each day returning to begin 
With thee, my God, in prayer. 

3 With thee amid the crowd 
That throngs the busy mart. 

To hear thy voice, when time's is loud. 
Speak softly to my heart. 

4 With thee when day is done. 
And evening calms the mind; 

The setting as the rising sun 
With thee my heart would find. 

5 With thee when darkness brings 
The signal of repose. 

Calm in the shadow of thy wings. 
Mine eyelids I would close. 

420 



RESIGxNATION AND CONSOLATION 

6 With thee, in thee, by faith 

Abiding, I would be ; 
By day, by night, in life, in death, 

I would be still v/ith thee. 

James D. Burns. 

536 Us. lOs. 

/"^OME, ye disconsolate, where'er ye lan- 
^^ guish ; 

Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel ; 
Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell 
your anguish ; 
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot 
heal. 

2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, 
Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure, 

Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, 
'' Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can- 
not cure." 

3 Here see the bread of life; see waters 

flowing 
Forth from the throne of God, pure from 
above ; 
Come to the feast of love; come, ever 
knowing 
Earth has no sorrow but Heaven can re- 
move. 
Thomas Moore and Thomas Hastings. 

537 6s. a 

nPHY way, not mine, O Lord, 
^ However dark it be! 
Lead me by thine own hand ; 
Choose thou the path for me. 
421 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

1 dare not choose my lot ; 

I would not if I might ; 
Choose thou for me, my God, 
So shall I walk aright. 

2 The kingdom that I seek 
Is thine ; so let the way 

That leads to it be thine, 

Else I must surely stray. 
Take thou my cup, and it ^ 

With joy or sorrow fill. 
As best to thee may seem ; 

Choose thou my good and ill. 

3 Choose thou for me my friends, 
My sickness or my health ; 

Choose thou my cares for me, 

My poverty or wealth. 
Not mine, not mine the choice, 

In things or great or small ; 
Be thou my guide, my strength. 

My wisdom, and my all. 

HORATIUS BONAR. 
PEACE, JOY, AND PRAISE 

538 lOs. 

pEACE, perfect peace, in this dark world 
^ of sin? 

The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. 

2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties 

pressed ? 
To do the will of Jesus, — this is rest. 

3 Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surg- 

ing round? 
On Jesus' bosom naught but calm is found. 
422 



PEACE, JOY, AND PRAISE 

4 Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far 

away ? 
In Jesus' keeping we are safe, and they. 

5 Peace, perfect peace, our future all un- 

known? 
Jesus we know, and he is on the throne. 

6 Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing 

us and ours? 
Jesus has vanquished death and all its 
powers. 

7 It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall 

cease, 
And Jesus call us to heaven's perfect peace. 

Edward H. Bickersteth. 

539 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

T7ADE, fade, each earthly joy;^ 
^ Jesus is mine. 
Break every tender tie; 

Jesus is mine. 
Dark is the wilderness, 
Earth has no resting place, 
Jesus alone can bless ; 

Jesus is mine. 

2 Tempt not my soul away; 

Jesus is mine. 
Here w^ould I ever stay ; 

Jesus is mine. 
Perishing things of clay, 
Born but for one brief day, 
Pass from my heart away ; ~ 

Jesus is mine. 
423 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

3 Farewell, ye dreams of night; 

Jesus is mine. 
Lost in this dawning bright, 

Jesus is mine. 
All that my soul has tried 
Left but a dismal void ; 
Jesus has satisfied; 

Jesus is mine. 

4 Farewell, mortality; 

Jesus is mine. 
Welcome, eternity; 

Jesus is mine. 
Welcome, O loved and blest. 
Welcome, sweet scenes of rest. 
Welcome, my Saviour's breast; 

Jesus is mine. 

Jane C. Bonar. 

530 Us* 8s. 

r^ THOU, in whose presence my soul 
^^ takes delight, 

On whom in affliction I call, 
My comfort by day, and my song in the 
night, 

My hope, my salvation, my all! 

2 Where dost thou, dear Shepherd, resort 
with thy sheep. 
To feed them in pastures of love ? 
Say, why in the valley of death should I 
weep. 
Or alone in this wilderness rove? 
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PEACE, JOY, AND PRAISE 

3 O why should I wander an aHen from 

thee, 
Or cry in the desert for bread? 
Thy foes will rejoice when my sorrows they 
see, 
And smile at the tears I have shed. 

4 Restore, my dear Saviour, the light of 

thy face; 
Thy soul-cheering comfort impart; 
And let the sweet tokens of pardoning grace 
Bring joy to my desolate heart. 

5 He looks! and ten thousands of angels 

rejoice. 
And myriads wait for his word ; 
He speaks! and eternity, filled with his 
voice, 
Re-echoes the praise of the Lord. 

Joseph Swain. 

531 C M. 

/^ THOU, whose bounty fills my cup 
^^ With every blessing meet ! 

1 give thee thanks for every drop — 
The bitter and the sweet. 

2 I praise thee for the desert road, 
And for the riverside ; 

For all thy goodness hath bestowed. 
And all thy grace denied. 

3 I thank thee for both smile and frown. 
And for the gain and loss ; 

I praise thee for the future crown, 
And for the present cross. 
425 



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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

4 I thank thee for the wing of love, 
Which stirred my worldly nest ; 

And for the stormy clouds which drove 
Me, trembling, to thy breast. ^ 

5 I bless thee for the glad increase, I 
And for the waning jo)^; - 

And for this strange, this settled peace. 
Which nothing can destroy. 

Jane Crewdson. 

533 ^ C M. 

T^HOU dear Redeemer, dying Lamb, 
^ I love to hear of thee ; 
No music's like thy charming name. 
Nor half so sweet can be. 

2 O let me ever hear thy voice 
In mercy to me speak ! 

In thee, my Priest, will I rejoice, 
And thy salvation seek. 

3 My Jesus shall be still my theme. 
While in this world I stay ; 

I'll sing my Jesus' lovely name 
When all things else decay. 

4 When I appear in yonder cloud. 
With all thy favored throng, ' 

Then will I sing more sweet, more loud. 
And Christ shall be my song. 

John Cennick. 

533 C M. 

JESUS, the very thought of thee 
With sweetness fills the breast ; 
But sweeter far thy face to see, 
And in thy presence rest. 
426 



PEACE, JOY, AND PRAISE 

2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, 
Nor can the memory find 

A sweeter sound than thy blest name, 
O Saviour of mankind! 

3 O Hope of every contrite heart, 
O Joy of all the meek, 

To those who ask, how kind thou art! 
How good to those who seek ! 

4 But v\^hat to those who find? Ah, this 
Nor tongue nor pen can show : 

The love of Jesus, what it is. 
None but his loved ones know. 

5 Jesus, our only joy be thou, 
As thou our prize wilt be ; 

In thee be all our glory now, 
And through eternity. 

Bernard of Clairvaux. 
Tr. by Edward Caswall. 

534 8s. 6L 

T'LL praise my Maker while Fve breath, 
-■■ And when my voice is lost in death. 

Praise shall employ my nobler powers; 
My days of praise shall ne'er be past, 
While life, and thought, and being last, 

Or immortality endures. 

2 Happy the man whose hopes rely 
On Israel's God ; he made the sky. 

And earth and seas, with all their train ; 
His truth forever stands secure ; 
He saves the oppressed, he feeds the poor. 

And none shall find his promise vain. 
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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind ; 
The Lord supports the fainting mind ; 

He sends the laboring conscience peace ; 
He helps the stranger in distress, 
The widow and the fatherless, 

And grants the prisoner sweet release. 

4 ril praise him while he lends me breath, 
And when my voice is lost in death. 

Praise shall employ my nobler powers ; 
My days of praise shall ne'er be past, 
While life, and thought, and being last. 

Or immortality endures. 

Isaac Watts. 

535 CM. 

1\/T Y God, the spring of all my joys, 
iVl rj.^^ 2^£^ ^£ ^y delights. 

The glory of my brightest days. 
And comfort of my nights ! 

2 In darkest shades, if thou appear. 
My dawning is begun; 

Thou art my soul's bright morning-star. 
And thou my rising sun. 

3 The opening heavens around me shine 
With beams of sacred bliss, 

If Jesus shows his mercy mine, 
And whispers I am his. 

4 My soul would leave this heavy clay 
At that transporting word. 

Run up with joy the shining way. 
To see and praise my Lord. 
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PEACE, JOY, AND PRAISE 

5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death, 

I'd break through every foe; 
The wings of love and arms of faith 

Would bear me conqueror through. 

Isaac Watts. 

536 L.M. 

JESUS, thou Joy of loving hearts! 
Thou Fount of life ! thou Light of men ! 
From the best bliss that earth imparts. 
We turn unfilled to thee again. 

2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; 
Thou savest those that on thee call ; 

To them that seek thee, thou art good. 
To them that find thee, all in all. 

3 We taste thee, O thou Living Bread, 
And long to feast upon thee still ; 

We drink of thee, the Fountain Head, 
And thirst our souls from thee to fill! 

4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee. 
Where'er our changeful lot is cast ; 

Glad, when thy gracious smile we see. 
Blest, when our faith can hold thee fast. 

5 O Jesus, ever with us stay ; 

Make all our moments calm and bright ; 
Chase the dark night of sin away, 
Shed o'er the world thy holy light! 
Bernard of Clairvaux. Tr. by Ray Palmer. 
429 



THE CHRISTIAN LIP^E 

537 C M* 

JESUS, these eyes have never seen 
That radiant form of thine; 
The veil of sense hangs dark between 
Thy blessed face and mine. 

2 I see thee not, I hear thee not, 

Yet art thou oft with me ; 
And earth hath ne'er so dear a spot 

As where I meet with thee. 

'3 Like some bright dream that comes un- 
sought 

When slumbers o'er me roll, 
Thine image ever fills my thought, 

And charms my ravished soul. 

4 Yet though I have not seen, and still - 
Must rest in faith alone, 

I love thee, dearest Lord, and will, 
Unseen, but not unknown. 

5 When death these mortal eyes shall seal, 
And still this throbbing heart. 

The rending veil shall thee reveal, 
All-glorious as thou art. 

Ray Palmer. 

538 8s. D. 

T-JOW tedious and tasteless the hours 
^ ^ When Jesus no longer I see ; 
Sweet prospects, sweet birds, and sweet 
flowers. 
Have all lost their sweetness to me ; 
430 



PEACE, JOY, AND PRAISE 

The midsummer sun shines but dim, 
The fields strive in vain to look gay ; 

But when I am happy in him, 
December's as pleasant as May. 

2 His name yields the richest perfume, 
And sweeter than music his voice ; 

His presence disperses my gloom, 
And makes all within me rejoice ; 

I should, were he always thus nigh. 
Have nothing to wish or to fear ; 

No mortal so happy as I, 

My summer would last all the year. 

3 Content with beholding his face. 
My all to his pleasure resigned. 

No changes of season or place 

Would make any change in my mind : 

While blest with a sense of his love, 
A palace a toy would appear ; 

And prisons would palaces prove. 
If Jesus would dwell with me there. 

4 Dear Lord, if indeed I am thine. 
If thou art my sun and my song. 

Say, why do I languish and pine? 

And why are my winters so long? 
O drive these dark clouds from my 
sky. 

Thy soul-cheering presence restore; 
Or take me to thee up on high, 
- Where winter and clouds are no more. 



I 



John Newton. 



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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

539 L.M. 

A WAKE, my soul, to joyful lays, 
^^^ And sing thy great Redeemer's praise ; 
He justly claims a song from me: 
His loving-kindness, O how free! 

2 He saw me ruined by the fall, 
Yet loved me, notwithstanding all; 
He saved me from my lost estate : 
His loving-kindness, O how great! 

3 Though numerous hosts of mighty foes, 
Though earth and hell my way oppose, 
He safely leads my soul along : 

His loving-kindness, O how strong! 

4 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud. 
Has gathered thick and thundered loud. 
He near my soul has always stood : 
His loving-kindness, O how good! 

Samuel Medley. 

540 8. 8. 6^ D. 

/^ COULD I speak the matchless worth,] 
^-^ O could I sound the glories forth. 

Which in my Saviour shine, 
I'd soar and touch the heavenly strings, 
And vie with Gabriel while he sings 

In notes almost divine. 

2 I'd sing the precious blood he spilt, 
My ransom from the dreadful guilt 

Of sin, and wrath divine ; 
I'd sing his glorious righteousness, 
In which all-perfect, heavenly dress 

My soul shall ever shine. 
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PEACE, JOY, AND PRAISE 

3 I'd sing the characters he bears, 
And all the forms of love he wears, 

Exalted on his throne ; 
In loftiest songs of sweetest praise, 

1 would to everlasting days 
Make all his glories known. 

4 Well, the delightful day will come 
When my dear Lord will bring me home, 

And I shall see his face ; 
Then with my Saviour, Brother, Friend, 
A blest eternity I'll spend, 

Triumphant in his grace. 

Samuel Medley. 

541 L. M. 6L 

/^F all the thoughts of God that are - 
\^ Borne inward into souls afar. 

Along the psalmist's music deep, 
Now tell me if that any is, 
For gift or grace surpassing this : 

'' He giveth his beloved sleep"? 

2 What would we give to our beloved, — 
The hero's heart to be unmoved. 

The poet's star-tuned harp, to sweep, 
The patriot's voice, to teach and rouse. 
The monarch's crown, to light the brows? 

He giveth his beloved sleep. 

3 ' ' Sleep soft, beloved ! " we sometimes say. 
Who haye no tiine to charm away 

Saddreams thatthroughthe eyelidscreep ; 
But never doleful dream again 
Shall break the happy slumber when 

He giveth his beloved sleep. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

4 His dews drop mutely on the hill, 
His cloud above it saileth still, 

Though on its slope men sow and reap; 
More softly than the dew is shed. 
Or cloud is floated overhead, 

He giveth his beloved sleep. 

Elizabeth B. Browning. 

I 
543 lOs. 4s. 

T DO not ask, O Lord, that life may be 
' ^ A pleasant road ; 

1 do not ask that thou wouldst take from 

me 

Aught of its load. 

2 I do not ask that flowers should always^ 1 

spring 

Beneath my feet; 
I know too well the poison and the sting 
Of things too sweet. 

3 For one thing only. Lord, dear Lord, I 

plead : 

Lead me aright. 
Though strength should falter and though 
heart should bleed. 

Through peace to light. 

4 I do not ask, O Lord, that thou shouldst j 

shed 

Full radiance here ; 
Give but a ray of peace, that I may tread 
Without a fear. 

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PEACE, JOY, AND PRAISE 

5 I do not ask my cross to understand, 

My way to see ; 
Better in darkness just to feel thy hand, 
And follow thee. 

6 Joy is like restless day ; but peace divine 

Like quiet night: 
Lead me, O Lord, till perfect day shall 
shine. 

Through peace to light. 

Adelaide A. Procter. 

543 8. 6. 8. 8. 6. 

r^EAR Lord and Father of mankind, 
^^ Forgive our feverish ways! 
Reclothe us in our rightful mind ; 
In purer lives thy service find. 
In deeper reverence, praise. 

2 In simple trust like theirs who heard, 
Beside the Syrian sea 

The gracious calling of the Lord, 
Let us, like them, without a word, 
Rise up and follow thee. 

3 O Sabbath rest by Galilee ! 
O calm of hills above. 

Where Jesus knelt to share with thee 
^The silence of eternity, 
[ Interpreted by love! 

II4 Drop thy still dews of quietness, 
^ Till all ouf* strivings cease ; 
Take from our souls the strain and stress,. 
And let our ordered lives confess 
The beauty of thy peace. 
435 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

5 Breathe through the heats of our desire 

Thy coolness and thy balm; 
Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire : 
-Speak through the earthquake, wind, and 
fire, 
O still small voice of calm ! 

John G. Whittier. 
Copyright, Houghton, Mifflin & Co. 

544 7s. 6s. D. 

T LOVE to tell the story, 
^ Of unseen things above. 
Of Jesus and his glory. 
Of Jesus and his love. 

1 love to tell the story, 

Because I know 'tis true; 
It satisfies my longings, 
As nothing else can do. 
I love to tell the story, 
'Twill be my theme in glory. 
To tell the old, old story 
Of Jesus and his love. 

2 I love to tell the story ; 
More wonderful it seems 

Than all the golden fancies 
Of all our golden dreams. 

I love to tell the story. 
It did so much for me ; 

And that is just the reason 
I tell it now to thee. 

3 I love to tell the story ; 
'Tis pleasant to repeat 

What seems, each time I tell it. 
More wonderfully sweet. 
436 



PEACE, JOY, AND PRAISE 

I love to tell the story ; 

For some have never heard 
The message of salvation 

From God's own holy word. 



4 I love to tell the story ; 

For those who know it best 
Seem hungering and thirsting 

To hear it like the rest. 
And when, in scenes of glory, 

I sing the new, new song, 
'Twill be the old, old story 

That I have loved so long. 

Katherine Hankey. 



545 8s* 7s. 

JESUS calls us, o'er the tumult 
Of our life's wild, restless sea; 
Day by day his sweet voice soundeth, 
Saying, Christian, follow me! 



2 Jesus calls us from the worship 
Of the vain world's golden store ; 

From each idol that would keep us. 
Saying, Christian, love me more! 

3 In our joys and in our sorrows. 
Days of toil and hours of ease, 

Still he calls, in cares and pleasures. 
Christian, love me more than these ! 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

4 Jesus calls us ! by thy mercies, 
Saviour, may we hear thy call ; 

Give our hearts to thy obedien'ce, 
Serve and love thee best of all ! 

Cecil F. Alexander. 



546 C M^ 

JOY is a fruit that will not grow 
In nature's barren soil; 
All we can boast, till Christ we know, 
Is vanity and toil. 

2 But where the Lord has planted grace, 
And made his glories known, 

There fruits of heavenly joy and peace 
Are found — and there alone. 

3 A bleeding Saviour seen by faith, 
A sense of pardoning love, 

A hope that triumphs over death — 
Give joys like those above. 

4 To take a glimpse within the veil. 
To know that God is mine — 

Are springs of joy that never fail, 
Unspeakable, divine! 

5 These are the joys which satisfy. 
And sanctify the mind; 

Which make the spirit mount on high, 
And leave the world behind. 

John Newton. 
* 438 



PEACE, JOY, AND PRAISE 

547 7s- 

/CHILDREN of the heavenly King, 
^-^ As we journey let us sing ; 
Sing our Saviour's worthy praise, 
Glorious in his works and ways. 

2 We are traveling, home to God, 
In the way our fathers trod ; 
They are happy now, and we 
Soon their happiness shall see. 

3 ye banished seed, be glad; 
Christ our Advocate is made : 
Us to save our flesh assumes, 
Brother to our souls becomes. 

4 Fear not, brethren, joyful stand 
On the borders of our land ; 
Jesus Christ, our Father's Son, 
Bids us undismayed go on. 

5 Lord, obediently we'll go, 
Gladly leaving all below: 
Only thou our Leader be, 
And we still will follow thee. 

John Cennick. 

548 ^ 9s. 

OLESSED assurance, Jesus is mine! 

^^ O what a foretaste of glory divine ! 

Heir of salvation, purchase of God, 

Born of his Spirit, washed in his blood. 
This is my story, this is my song. 
Praising my Saviour all the day long. 

439 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

2 Perfect submission, perfect delight, 
Visions of rapture burst on my sight, 
Angels descending, bring from above, 
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. 

3 Perfect submission, all is at rest, 

1 in my Saviour am happy and blest, 
Watching and waiting, looking above. 
Filled with his goodness, lost in his lovej 

Fanny J. Crosby, 

549 L. M. 

JESUS, the calm that fills my breast, \ 
No other heart than thine can give ; j 
This peace unstirred, this joy of rest. 
None but thy loved ones can receive. 

2 My weary soul has found a charm 
That turns to blessedness my woe ; 

Within the shelter of thine arm, 
I r^st secure from storm and foe. 

3 In desert wastes I feel no dread, 
Fearless I walk the trackless sea ; 

I care not where my way is led. 
Since all my life is life with thee. 

4 O Christ, through changeless years 

my Guide, 
My Comforter in sorrow's night, 
My Friend, when friendless — still abide, 
My Lord, my Counselor, my Light. 
440 



PEACE, JOY, AND PRAISE 

5 My time, my powers, I give to thee ; 
My inmost soul 'tis thine to move ; 

1 wait for thy eternity, 

I wait, in peace, in praise, in love. 

F. Mason North. 

550 C. H. 

A AyTE praise thee, Lord, for hours of bliss, 
^ ^ For days of quiet rest ; 
But O how seldom do we feel 
That pain and tears are best ! 

2 We praise thee for the shining sun. 
For kind and gladsome ways: 

When shall we learn, O Lord, to sing 
Through weary nights and days! 

3 Teach thou our weak and wandering 

hearts 
Aright to read thy way ; 
That thou with loving hand dost trace 
Our path from day to day. 

4 Then sorrow's face shall be unveiled. 
And we at last shall see 

Her eyes are eyes of tenderness. 
Her speech but echoes thee! 

5 Then every thorny crown of care 
Worn well in patience now, 

Shall prove a glorious diadem 
Upon the faithful brow. 

John P. Hopps. 
441 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

551 8s. 7s. D. 

A A rHAT a Friend we have in Jesus, 
^ ^ All our sins and griefs to bear ! . 
What a privilege to carry 

Everything to God in prayer! 
O what peace we often forfeit, 

O what needless pain we bear. 
All because we do not carry 

Everything to God in prayer! 

2 Have we trials and t^nptations ? 
Is there trouble anywhere? 

Wq should never be discouraged, 
Take it to the Lord in prayer. • 

Can we. find a friend so faithful 
Who will all our sorrows share? 

Jesus knows our every weakness, 
Take it to the Lord in prayer. 

3 Are we weak and heavy laden, 
Cumbered with a load of care? — 

Precious Saviour, still our refuge,— 
Take it to the Lord in prayer. 

Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? 
Take it to the Lord in prayer; 

In his arms he'll take and shield thee. 
Thou wilt find a solace there. 

Joseph Scriven. 

LOVE AND FELLOWSHIP 

552 C M. 

/^UR God is love ; and all his saints 
^^ His image bear below ; 
The heart with love to God inspired, 
With love to man will glow. 

442 



LOVE AND FELLOWSHIP 

2 Teach us to love each other, Lord, 
As we are loved by thee ; 

None who are truly born of God 
Can live in enmity. 

3 Heirs of the same immortal bliss, 
Our hopes and fears the same, 

With bonds of love our hearts unite, 
With mutual love inflame. 

4 So may the unbelieving world 
See how true Christians love ; 

And glorify our Saviour's grace, 
And seek that grace to prove. 

Thomas Cotterill. 

553 C M. 

A LL praise to our redeeming Lord, 
"^^ Who joins us by his grace, 
And bids us, each to each restored, 
Together seek his face. 

2 He bids us build each other up ; 
And, gathered into one. 

To our high calling's glorious hope. 
We hand in hand go on. 

3 The gift which he on one bestows, 
We all delight to prove ; 

The grace through every vessel flows, 
In purest streams of love. 

4 We all partake the joy of one ; 
The common peace we feel; 

A peace to worldly minds unknown, 
A joy unspeakable. 

443 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

5 And if our fellowship below 

In Jesus be so sweet, 
What height of rapture shall we know 

When round his throne we meet! 

Charles Wesley. 

554 C M. 

T_T OW sweet, how heavenly is the sight, 
^ ^ When those who love the Lord 
In one another's peace delight, 
And so fulfill his word ! 

2 When each can feel his brother's sigh, 
And with him bear a part ! 

When sorrow flows from eye to eye, 
And joy from heart to heart! 

3 When, free from envy, scorn, and pride. 
Our wishes all above. 

Each can his brother's failings hide, 
And show a brother's love! 

4 Let love, in one delightful stream, 
Through every bosom flow, 

And union sweet, and dear esteem, 
In every action glow. 

5 Love is the golden chain that binds 
The happy souls above; 

And he's an heir of heaven who finds 
His bosom glow with love. 

Joseph Swain. 
444 



LOVE AND FELLOWSHIP 

555 C M^ 

HTRYus, God, and search the ground 
^ Of every sinful heart ; 
Whate'er of sin in us is found, 
O bid it all depart! 

2 When to the right or left we stray, 
Leave us not comfortless ; 

But guide our feet into the way 
Of everlasting peace. 

3 Help us to help each other, Lord, 
Each other's cross to bear; 

Let each his friendly aid afford, 
And feel his brother's care. 

4 Help us to build each other up, 
Our little stock improve ; 

Increase our fai^h, confirm our hope, 
And perfect us in love. 

Charles Wesley. 

556 S.M. 
OLEST be the tie that binds 

^ Our hearts in Christian love ; 
The fellowship of kindred minds 
Is like to that above. 

2 Before our Father's throne. 
We pour our ardent prayers ; 

Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, 
Our comforts and our cares. 

3 We share our mutual woes, 
Our mutual burdens bear ; 

And often for each other flows 
The sympathizing tear. 

445 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

4 When we asunder part, 
It gives us inward pain ; 

But we shall still be joined in heart, 
And hope to meet again. 

5 This glorious hope revives 
Our courage by the way; 

While each in expectation lives. 
And longs to see the day. 

6 From sorrow, toil, and pain. 
And sin we shall be free ; 

And perfect love and friendship reign 
Through all eternity. 

John Fawcett. 

55^ CM* 

JESUS, united by thy grace. 
And each to each endeared, 
With confidence we seek thy face. 
And know our prayer is heard. 

2 Still let us own our common Lord, 
And bear thine easy yoke ; 

A band of love, a threefold cord. 
Which never can be broke. 

3 Make us into one spirit drink ; 
Baptize into thy name ; 

And let us always kindly think. 
And sweetly speak, the same. 

4 Touched by the loadstone of thy love. 
Let all our hearts agree. 

And ever toward each other move, 
And ever move toward thee. 
446 



LOVE AND FELLOWSHIP 

5 Yet when the fullest joy is given, 
The same delight we prove ; 

In earth, in paradise, in heaven, 
Our all in all is love. 

Charles Wesley. 

558 CM. 

T IFT up your hearts to things above, 
^^ Ye followers of the Lamb, 
And join with us to praise his love, 
And glorify his name. 

2 To Jesus' name give thanks and sing. 
Whose mercies ^ever end : 

Rejoice! rejoice! the Lord is King; 
The King is. now our friend ! 

3 We for his sake count all things loss ; 
On earthly good look down; 

And joyfully sustain the cross. 
Till we receive the crown. 

4 O let us stir each other up; 
Our faith by works to approve. 

By holy, purifying hope, 
And the sweet task of love. 

Charles Wesley. 

559 6. 6. 6. 6. 8. 8. 

/^NE sole baptismal sign, 
^-^ One Lord below% above, 
One faith, one hope divine. 

One only watchword, love ; 
From different temples though it rise. 
One song ascendeth to the skies. 

447 



THE .CHRISTIAN LIFE 

2 Our Sacrifice is one ; 

Our Priest before the throne, 
The slain, the risen Son, 

Redeemer, Lord alone; 
Thou who didst raise him from the dead, 
Unite thy people in their Head. 

George Robinson. 

560 S. M. 

A ND are we yet alive, 
^^~^ And see each other's face? 
Glory and praise to Jesus give, 
For his redeeming grace. 

2 Preserved by power divine 
To full salvation here, 

Again in Jesus' praise we join, 
And in his sight appear. 

3 What troubles have we seen, 
What conflicts have we passed, 

Fightings without, and fears within, 
Since we assembled last! 

4 But out of all the Lord 
Hath brought us by his love ; 

And still he doth his help afford, 
And hides our life above. 

5 Then let us make our boast 
Of his redeeming power. 

Which saves us to the uttermost, 
Till we can sin no more: 
448 



LOVE AND FELLOWSHIP 

6 Let us take up the cross, 
Till we the crown obtain ; 

And gladly reckon all things loss, 
So we may Jesus gain. 

Charles Wesley. ^ 

561 , L.M. 

JEvSUS, from whom all blessings flow. 
Great Builder of thy church below, 
If now thy Spirit move my breast, 
Hear, and fulfill thine own request. 

2 The few that truly call thee Lord, 
And wait thy sanctifying word. 
And thee their utmost Saviour own, 
Unite and perfect them in one. 

3 O let themi all thy mind express. 
Stand forth thy chosen witnesses. 
Thy power unto salvation show. 
And perfect holiness below! 

4 In them let all mankind behold 
How Christians lived in days of old ; 
Mighty their envious foes to move, 
A proverb of reproach — and love. 

Charles Wesley, 

562 7s. 

f^ OD of love, that hearest prayer, 
^-^ Kindly for thy people care. 
Who on thee^ alone depend ; 
Love us, save us to the end. 

30 449 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

2 Save us in the prosperous hour, 
From the flattering tempter's power; 
From his unsuspected wiles, 

From the world's pernicious smiles. 

3 Never let the world break in, 
Fix a mighty gulf between ; 
Keep us humble and unknown, 
Prized and loved by God alone. 

4 Let us still to thee look up, 

Thee, thy Israel's strength and hope; 
Nothing know or seek beside 
Jesus, and him crucified. 

5 Far above created things 
Look we down on earthly kings ; 
Taste our glorious liberty. 
Find our happy all in thee. 

Charles Wesley. 

563 C M. 

r^ IVER of concord. Prince of Peace, 
^^ Meek, lamblike Son of God, 
' Bid our unruly passions cease, 
By thine atoning blood. 

2 Us into closest union draw, 
And in our inward parts 

Let kindness sweetly write her law, 
And love command our hearts. 

3 Saviour, look down with pitying eyes 
Our jarring wills control; 

Let cordial, kind affections rise, 
And harmonize the soul. 
450 



LOVE AND FELLOWSHIP 

4 O let US find the ancient way, 
Our wondering foes to move, 

And force the heathen world to say, 
''See how these Christians love!" 

Charles Wesley. 



564 9. 8. 8- 9. 

r^ OD be with you till we meet again ! 
^^ By his counsels guide, uphold you, 

With his sheep securely fold you; 
God be with you till we meet again ! 
Till we meet! Till we meet! 
Till we meet at Jesus' feet ; 
Till we meet! Till we meet! 
God be with you till we meet again ! 

2 God be with you till we meet again ! 
'Neath his wings securely hide you. 
Daily manna still provide you ; 

God be with you till^we meet again ! 

3 God be with you till we meet again ! 
When life's perils thick confound you. 
Put his arms unfailing round you ; 

God be with you till we meet again ! 

4 God be with you till we meet again ! 
Keep love's banner floating o'er you. 
Smite death's threatening wave before 

you ; 
God be with you till we meet again ! 

Jeremiah E. Rankin. 
451 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 

565 6, 6. 6. 6. 8. 8. 

T ET earth and heaven agree, 
^^ Angels and men be joined, 
To celebrate with me 

The Saviour of mankind; 
To adore the all-atoning Lamb, 
And bless the sound of Jesus' name. 

2 O unexampled love! 
O all-redeeming grace ! 

How swiftly didst thou move 

To save a fallen race! 
What shall I do to make it known 
What thou for all mankind hast done? 

3 O for a trumpet voice, 
On all the world to call ! 

To bid their hearts rejoice 
In him who died for all ! 
For all my Lord was crucified ; 
- For all, for all my Saviour died. 

Charj.es Wesley. 

566 8* 8. 8. 4. 

pATHER of all, from land and sea 
•*■ The nations sing, '' Thine, Lord, are we, 
Countless in number, but in thee 
May we be one." 

2 O Son of God, whose love so free 
For men did make thee man to be, 
United to our God in thee 
May we be one. 
452 



LOVE AND FELLOWSHIP 

3 Thou, Lord, didst once for all atone: 
Thee may both Jew and Gentile own 
Of their two walls the Corner Stone, 

Making them one. 

4 Join high and low, join young and old. 
In love that never waxes cold ; 

Under one Shepherd, in one fold. 
Make us all one. 

5 O Spirit blest, who from above 
Cam'st gently gliding like a dove, 
Calm all our strife, give faith and love ; 

O make us one! 

6 So, when the world shall pass away. 
May we awake with joy and say, 

'' Now in the bliss of endless day 
We all are one.'' 

Christopher Wordsworth. 

567 8s. 7s. D. 

nPHROUGH the night of doubt and sor- 
^ row 

Onward goes the pilgrim band, 
Singing songs of expectation, 

Marching to the promised land. 
Clear before us through the darkness 

Gleams and burns the guiding light : 
Brother clasps the hand of brother. 

Stepping fearless through the night. 

2 One, the light of God's own presence, 
O'er his ransomed people shed. 

Chasing far the gloom and terror, 
Brightening all the path we tread : 

453 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

One, the object of our journey, 
One, the faith which never tires, 

One, the earnest looking forward, 
One, the hope our God inspires. 

3 One, the strain that lips of thousands 
Lift as from the heart of one ; 

One the conflict, one the peril. 
One, the march in God begun : 

One, the gladness of rejoicing 
On the far eternal shore, 

Where the one Almighty Father 
Reigns in love for evermore. 

4 Onward therefore, pilgrim brothers. 
Onward, with the cross our aid! 

Bear its shame, and fight its battle. 

Till we rest beneath its shade ! 
Soon shall come the great awaking ; 

Soon the rending of the tomb ; 

Then, the scattering of all shadows. 

And the end of toil and gloom. 

Bernhardt S. Ingemann. 
Tr. by Sabine Baring-Gould. 



TIME AND ETERNITY 



WATCH-NIGHT AND NEW YEAR 

568 RM. 

/^^OME, let us anew our journey pursue, 
^^ Roll round with the year, 
And never stand still till the Master appear. 
His adorable will let us gladly fulfill, 

And our talents improve, 
By the patience of hope , and the labor of love . 

454 






WATCH-NIGHT AND NEW YEAR 

2 Our life is a dream ; our time, as a stream, 
Glides swiftly away, 

And the fugitive moment refuses to stay. 
The arrow is flown, the moment is gone ; 

The millennial year 
Rushes on to our view, and eternity's here. 

3 O that each in the day of his coming may 

say, 
'' I have fought my way through ; 
I have finished the work thou didst give 

me to do!'' 
O that each from his Lord may receive the 
glad word, 
'' Well and faithfully done ! ^ 
Enter into my joy, and sit down on my 
throne ! " Charles W^esley. 



569 C M. 

/^^OME, let us use the grace divine, 
^-^ And all, with one accord. 
In a perpetual covenant join 
Ourselves to Christ the Lord ; 

2 Give up ourselves, through Jesus' power. 
His name to glorify ; 

And promise, in this sacred hour. 
For God to live and die. 

3 The covenant we this moment make 
Be ever kept in mind; 

We will no more our God forsake, 
Or cast his words behind. 

455 



- TIME AND ETERNITY 

4 We never will throw off his fear 
Who hears our solemn vow; 

And if thou art well pleased to hear, 
Come down, and meet us now. 

5 Thee, Father, vSon, and Holy Ghost, 
Let all our hearts receive ; 

Present with the celestial host, 
The peaceful answer give. 

6 To each the covenant blood apply. 
Which takes our sins away ; 

And register our names on high. 
And keep us to that day. 

Charles Wesley. 

570 ^ CM. 

A ND now, my soul, another year 
^^^ Of thy short life is past ; 

1 cannot long continue here, 
And this may be my last. 

2 Awake, my soul! with utmost care 
Thy true condition learn : 

What are thy hopes? how sure? how fair? 
What is thy great concern ? 

3 Behold, another year begins! 
Set out afresh for heaven; 

Seek pardon for thy former sins. 
In Christ so freely given. 

4 Devoutly yield thyself to God, 
And on his grace depend ; 

With zeal pursue the heavenly road. 
Nor doubt a happy end. 

Simon Browne. 
456 



WATCH-NIGHT AND NEW YEAR 

571 7s* 6s^ 

A NOTHER year is dawning, 
^^^ Dear Master, let it be, 
In working or in waiting, 
Another year with thee. 

2 Another year of mercies, 
Of faithfulness and grace; 

Another year of gladness 
In the shining of thy face. 

3 Another year of progress. 
Another year of praise, 

Another year of proving 
Thy presence all the days. 

4 Another year of service. 
Of witness for thy love ; 

Another year of training 
For holier work above. 

5 Another year is dawning, 
Dear Master, let it be, 

On earth, or else in heaven 
Another year for thee ! 

Frances R. Havergal. 

T3REAK, newborn year, on glad eyes 
^ break! 

Melodious voices move ! 
On, rolling Time ! thou canst not make 

The Father cease to love. 
457 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

2 The parted year had winged feet ; 
The Saviour still doth stay : 

The New Year comes ; but, Spirit sweet, 
Thou goest not away. 

3 Our hearts in tears may oft run o'er ; 
But, Lord, thy smile still beams ; 

Our sins are swelling evermore ; 
But pardoning grace still streams. 

4 Lord ! from this year more service win. 
More glory, more delight! 

O make its hours less sad with sin, 
Its days with thee more bright ! 

5 Then we may bless its precious things 
If earthly cheer should come. 

Or gladsome mount on angel wings 
If thou shouldst take us home. 

Thomas H. Gill. 

573 7. 6.8. 6. D. 

T^ROM glory unto glory! 
^ Be this our joyous song ; 
As on the King's own highway, 

We bravely march along. 
From glory unto glory! 

O word of stirring cheer, 
As dawns the solemn brightness of 

Another glad New Year. 

2 The fullness of his blessing 
Encompasseth our way ; 

The fullness of his promises 

Crowns every brightening day; 
458 



I 



WATCH-NIGHT AND NEW YEAR 

The fullness of his glory, 

Is beaming from above, 
While more and more we learn to know 

The fullness of his love. 



3 And closer yet and closer 
The golden bonds shall be, 

Uniting all who love our Lord 

In pure sincerity; 
And wider yet and wider 

Shall the circling glory glow, 
As more and more are taught of God 

That mighty love to know. 

4 O let our adoration 

For all that he hath done, 
Peal out beyond the stars of God, 

While voice and life are one ; 
And let our consecration 

Be real, and deep, and true: 
O even now our hearts shall bow, ' 

And joyful vows renew. 

5 Now onward, ever onward. 
From strength to strength we go. 

While grace for grace abundantly 

Shall from his fullness flow, 
To glory's full fruition, 

From glory's foretaste here, 
Until his very presence crown 
Our happiest New Year. 

Frances R. Havergal. 
459 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

574 ^ 7s. a 

"V A rHILE,with ceaseless course, the sun 
^ ^ Hasted through the former year, 
Many souls their race have run, 

Nevermore to meet us here : 
Fixed in an eternal state, 

They have done with all below ; 
We a little longer wait, 

But how little, none can know. 

2 As the winged arrow flies 
Speedily the mark to find ; 

As the lightning from the skies 
Darts, and leaves no trace behind ; 

Swiftly thus our fleeting days 
Bear us down life's rapid stream; 

Upward, Lord, our spirits raise; 
All below is but a dream. 

3 Thanks for mercies past receive; 
Pardqn of our sins renew ; 

Teach us henceforth how to live 

With eternity in view : 
Bless thy word to young and old ; 

Fill us with a Saviour's love; 
And when life's short tale is told, 

May we dwell with thee above. 

John Newton. 

575 CM. 

CING to the great Jehovah's praise! 
"^ All praise to him belongs; 
Who kindly lengthens out our days, 
Demands our choicest songs. 
460 



WATCH-NIGHT AND NEW YEAR 

2 His providence hath brought us through 
Another various year; 

We all, with vows and anthems new, 
Before our God appear. 

3 Father, thy mercies past we own. 
Thy still continued care ; 

To thee presenting, through thy Son, 
Whatever we have or are. 

4 Our lips and lives shall gladly show 
The wonders of thy love, 

While on in Jesus' steps we go 
To see thy face above. 

5 Our residue of days or hours 
Thine, wholly thine, shall be; 

And all our consecrated powers 
A sacrifice to thee: 

6 Till Jesus in the clouds appear 
To saints on earth forgiven, 

And bring the grand sabbatic year, 
The jubilee of heaven. 

Charles Wesley. 

576 CM. 

JOIN, all ye ransomed sons of grace, 
The holy joy prolong, 
And shout to the Redeemer's praise 
A solemn midnight song. 

2 Blessing and thanks and love and might. 

Be to our Jesus given. 
Who turns our darkness into light, 

Who turns our hell to heaven. 
461 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

3 Thither our faithful souls he leads ; 

Thither he bids us rise, 
With crowns of joy upon our heads, 

To meet him in the skies. 

Charles Wesley. 

BREVITY AND UNCERTAINTY OFLIFE 

577 CM. 

/^ GOD, our help in ages past, 
^-^ Our hope for years to come, 
Our shelter from the stormy blast, 
And our eternal home! 

2 Under the shadow of thy throne 
Still may we dwell secure ; 

Sufficient is thine arm alone, 
And our defense is sure. 

3 Before the hills in order stood, 
Or earth received her frame. 

From everlasting thou art God, 
To endless years the same. 

4 A thousand ages, in thy sight. 
Are like an evening gone ; 

Short as the watch that ends the night, 
Before the rising sun. 

5 The busy tribes of flesh and blood. 
With all their cares and fears, 

Are carried downward by the flood. 
And lost in following years. 
462 



BREVITY AND UNCERTAINTY OF LIFE 

6 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, 
Bears all its sons away; 

They fly, forgotten, as a dream 
Dies at the opening day. 

7 O God, our help in ages past. 
Our hope for years to come ; 

Be thou our guide while life shall last, 
And our eternal home! 

Isaac Watts. 

578 S^M.D* 

A FEW more years shall roll, 
^^^^ A few more seasons come ; 
And we shall be with those that rest, 

Asleep within the tomb. 
Then, O my Lord, prepare 

My soul for that blest day; 
O wash me in thy precious blood, 

And take my sins away ! 

2 A few m.ore storms shall beat 
On this wild, rocky shore, 

And we shall be where tempests cease 

And surges swell no more. 
Then, O my Lord, prepare 

My soul for that blest day ; 
O wash me in thy precious blood. 

And take my sins away ! 

3 A few more struggles here, 
A few more partings o'er, 

A few more toils, a few more tears, 
And we shall weep no more. 
463 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

Then, O my Lord, prepare 

My soul for that blest day ; 
O wash me in thy precious blood. 

And take my sins away ! 

HORATIUS BONAR. 

579 8. 8. 6.D. 

T O ! on a narrow neck of land, 

^^ 'Twixt two unbounded seas, I stand, 

Secure, insensible : 
A point of time, a moment's space. 
Removes me to that heavenly place. 

Or shuts me up in hell. 

2 O God, mine inmost soul convert,. 
And deeply in my thoughtful heart 

Eternal things impress: 
Give me to feel their solemn weight, 
And tremble on the brink of fate. 

And wake to righteousness. 

3 Be this my one great business here, 
With serious industry and fear 

Eternal bliss to insure ; 
Thine utmost counsel to fulfill. 
And suffer all thy righteous will. 

And to the end endure. 

4 Then, Saviour, then my soul receive, 
Transported from this vale, to live 

And reign with thee above. 
Where faith is sweetly lost in sight. 
And hope in full, supreme delight. 
And everlasting love. 

Charles Wesley. 
464 



DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION 

580 S. M. 
TLJOW swift the torrent rolls 

-^ ^ That bears us to the sea, 
The tide that hurries thoughtless souls 
To vast eternity! 

2 Our fathers, where are they, 
With all they called their own? 

Their joys and griefs, and hopes and cares, 
And wealth and honor gone. 

3 God of our fathers, hear. 
Thou everlasting Friend! 

While we, as on life's utmost verge, 
Our souls to thee commend. 

4 Of all the pious dead 

May we the footsteps trace. 
Till with them, in the land of light, 
We dwell before thy face. 

Philip Doddridge. 

DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION 

581 L^ M. 

T l/^HY should we start and fear to die? 
^ ^ What timorous worms we mortals 

are ! 
Death is the gate to endless joy. 
And yet we dread to enter there. 

2 The pains, the groans, the dying strife, 
Fright our approaching souls away ; 

And we shrink back again to life. 
Fond of our prison and our clay. 
31 465 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

3 O if my Lord would come and meet, 
My soul would stretch her wings in haste, 

Fly fearless through death's iron gate, 
Nor feel the terrors as she passed! 

4 Jesus can make a dying-bed 
Feel soft as downy pillows are. 

While on his breast I lean my head. 
And breathe my life out sweetly there. 

Isaac Watts. 

582 L.M^ 

TLTOW blest the righteous when he dies! 
■*■ ^ When sinks a weary soul to rest, 
How mildly beam the closing eyes. 

How gently heaves the expiring breast! 

2 So fades a summer cloud away ; 

So sinks the gale when storms are o'er; 
So gently shuts the eye of day ; 
So dies a wave along the shore. 

3 A holy quiet reigns around, 

A calm which life nor death destroys ; 
And naught disturbs that peace profound 
Which his unfettered soul enjoys. 

4 Life's labor done, as sinks the clay, 
Light frorn its load the spirit flies. 

While heaven and earth combine to say, 
'' How blest the righteous when he dies ! *' 
Anna L. Barbauld. Alt, 
466 



DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION 

583 L. M. 

A SLEEP in Jesus! blessed sleep, 
^^^ From which none ever wakes to weep ! 
A calm and undisturbed repose, 
Unbroken by the last of foes. 

2 Asleep in Jesus ! O how sweet 
To be for such a slumber meet ! 
With holy confidence to sing. 

That death hath lost his venomed sting. 

3 Asleep in Jesus! peaceful rest, 
Whose waking is supremely blest ! 
No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour 
That manifests the Saviour's power. 

4 Asleep in Jesus ! O for me 
May such a blissful refuge be ! 
Securely shall my ashes lie, 
Waiting the summons from on high. 

5 Asleep in Jesus ! far from thee 

Thy kindred and their graves may be ; 
But thine is still a blessed sleep, 
From which none ever wakes to weep. 

Margaret Mackay. 

584 Us. 

T WOULD not live alway; I ask not to 

^ stay 

Where storm after storm rises dark o'er 

the way : 
The few lurid mornings that dawn on us here 
Are enough for life's woes, full enough for 

its cheer. 

467 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

2 I would not live alway ; no, welcome the 

tomb ! 
Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread not its 

gloom ; 
There sweet be my rest till he bid me arise, 
To hail him in triumph descending the 

skies. 

3 Who, who would live alway, away from 

his God? 
Away from yon heaven, that blissful abode, 
Where the rivers of pleasure flow o'er the 

bright plains, 
And the noontide of glory eternally reigns ; 

4 Where the saints of all ages in harmony 

meet. 
Their Saviour and brethren transported to 

greet; 
While the anthems of rapture unceasingly 

roll, • 
And the smile of the Lord is the feast of 

the soul. William A. Muhlenberg. 

585 S* M. 

TT is not death to die, 
^ To leave this weary road. 
And midst the brotherhood on high 
To be at home with God. 

2 It is not death to close 

The eye long dimmed by tears. 

And wake, in glorious repose 
To spend, eternal years. 
468 



DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION 

3 It is not death to fling 
Aside this sinful dust, 

And rise, on strong exulting wing, 
To live among the just. 

4 Jesus, thou Prince of life, 
Thy chosen cannot die ! 

Like thee, they conquer in the strife. 
To reign with thee on high. 

Abraham H. C. Malak. 
Tr. by George W. Bethune, 

586 L^M. 4or6L 

T IN VEIL thy bosom, faithful tomb, 
^^ Take this new treasure to thy trust. 
And give these sacred relics room 
To slumber in the silent dust. 

2 Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear 
Invades thy bounds ; no mortal woes 

Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, 
While angels watch the soft repose. 

3 So Jesus slept : God's dying Son 
Passed through the grave, and blessed 

the bed : 
Rest here, blest saint, till from his throne 
The morning break and pierce the shade. 

4 Break from his throne, illustrious morn! 
Attend, O earth! his sovereign word: 

Restore thy trust : a glorious form 
Shall then ascend to meet the Lord ! 

Isaac Watts. 
469 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

587 6.6.8.6.8.8. 

T7RIEND after friend departs; 
^ Who hath not lost a friend? 
There is no union here of hearts, 

'That finds not here an end : 
Were this frail world our final rest, 
Living or dying, none were blest. 

2 Beyond the flight of time, 
Beyond this vale of death. 

There surely is some blessed clime 

Where life is not a" breath, 
Nor life's affections, transient fire. 
Whose sparks fly upward and expire. 

3 There is a world above. 
Where parting is unknown, 

A long eternity of love. 

Formed for the good alone ; 
And faith beholds the dying here 
Translated to that happier sphere. 

4 Thus star by star declines. 
Till all are passed away. 

As morning high and higher shines 

To pure and perfect day ; 
Nor sink those stars in empty night, 
But hide themselves in heaven's own light. 

James Montgomery. 

588 . CM. 

Ill EAR what the voice from heaven pro- 
^ claims 

For all the pious dead ! 
Sweet is the savor of their names, ^y 

And soft their sleeping bed. 5 

470 



DEATH AND THE REvSURRECTION 

2 They die in Jesus, and are blest ; 
How kind their slumbers are ! 

From sufferings and from sins released, 
And freed from every snare. 

3 Far from this world of toil and strife, 
They're present with the Lord: 

The labors of their mortal life 

End in a large reward. Isaac Watts. 

589 II. la II. 6. 

A^rHEN on my day of life the night is 
^ ^ falling, 

And, in the wind from unsunned spaces 
blown, 

1 hear far voices out of darkness calling 

My feet to paths unknowm ; 

2 Thou, who hast made my home of life 

so pleasant, 
Leave not its tenant when its walls de- 
cay; 

Love Divine, O Helper ever present. 
Be thou my strength and stay. 

3 I have but thee, my Father ! let thy Spirit 
Be with me then to comfort and uphold ; 

No gate of pearl, no branch of palm I merit, 
Nor street of shining gold. 

4 Suffice it if — my good and ill unreck- 

oned, 
And both forgiven through thy abound- 
ing grace — 

1 find myself by hands familiar beckoned 
Unto my fitting place, — 

471 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

5 Some humble door among thy many 

mansions, 
Some sheltering shade where sin and 

striving cease, 
And flows forever through heaven's green 

expansions 
The river of thy peace. 

6 There, from the music round about me 

stealing, 
I fain would learn the new and holy song. 
And find at last, beneath thy trees of 
healing, 
The life for which I long. 

John G. Whittier. 

Copyright, Houghton, Mifflin & Co. 



f 

I 



590 S. M. D. 

A ND am I born to die? 
^^"^ To lay this body down? 
And must my trembling spirit fly 

Into a world unknown, 
A land of deepest shade, 

Unpierced by human thought, 
The dreary regions of the dead, 

Where all things are forgot? 

2 Soon as from earth I go. 

What will become of me? 
Eternal happiness or woe 

Must then my portion be: 
Waked by the trumpet's sound, 

I from my grave shall rise, 
And see the Judge, with glory crowned, 

And see the flaming skies ! 
472 



DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION 

3 Who can resolve the doubt 
That tears my anxious breast? 

Shall I be with the damned cast out, 
Or numbered with the blest? 

I must from God be driven, 
Or with my Saviour dwell ; 

Must come at his command to heaven,. 
Or else — -depart to hell ! 

4 O Thou who wouldst not have 
One wretched sinner die ; 

Who diedst thyself my soul to save 

From endless misery ; 
Show me the way to shun 
Thy dreadful wrath severe, 
. That when thou comest on thy throne 
I may with joy appear. 

Charles Wesley. 

591 CM. 

A A rHY should our tears in sorrow flow 
^ ^ When God recalls his own, 
And bids them leave a world of woe 
For an immortal crown ? 

2 Is not e'en death a gain to those 
Whose life to God was given? 

Gladly to earth their eyes they close. 
To open them in heaven. 

3 Their toils are past, their work is done. 
And they are fully blest ; 

They fought the fight, the victory won. 
And entered into rest. 

473 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

4 Then let our sorrows cease to flow ; 

God has recalled his own ; 
But let our hearts, in every woe, 

Still say, "Thy will be done." 

William H. Bathurst. 

593 CM. 

AAy^HAT though the arm of conquering 
^ ^ death 

Does God's own house invade? 
What though the prophet and the priest 

Be numbered with the dead ? 

2 The Eternal Shepherd still survives, 
New comfort to impart ; 

His eye still guides us, and his voice 
Still animates our heart. 

3 ''Lo! I am with you," saith the Lord, 
'' My church shall safe abide ; 

Por I will ne'er forsake my own. 
Whose souls in me confide." 

4 Through every scene of life and death, 
This promise is our trust ; 

And this shall be our children's song. 
When we are cold in dust. 

Philip Doddridge. 

593 S. M. 

CERVANT of God, well done! 
"^ Thy glorious warfare's past; 
The battle's fought, the race is won, 
And thou art crowned at last; 

474 



DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION 

2 Of all thy heart's desire 
Triumphantly possessed ; 

Lodged by the ministerial choir 
In thy Redeemer's breast. 

3 In condescending love, 

Thy ceaseless prayer he heard ; 
And bade thee suddenly remove 
To thy complete reward. 

4 With saints enthroned on high, 
Thou dost thy Lord proclaim. 

And still to God salvation cry, 
Salvation to the Lamb! 

5 O happy, happy soul ! 
In ecstasies of praise, 

Long as eternal ages roll, 

Thou seest thy Saviour's face. 

6 Redeemed from earth and pain. 
Ah! when shall we ascend. 

And all in Jesus' presence reign 
With our translated friend? 

Charles Wesley. 

594 8s. D. 

A^rEEP not for a brother deceased, 
^ * Our loss is his infinite gain , 
A soul out of prison released. 

And freed from its bodily chain ; 
With songs let us follow his flight, 

And mount with his spirit above, 
Escaped to the mansions of light. 
And lodged in the Eden of love. 
475 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

2 Our brother the haven hath gained, 
Outflying the tempest and wind; 

His rest he hath sooner obtained, 
And left his companions behind. 

Still tossed on a sea of distress, 

Hard toiling to make the blest shore. 

Where all is assurance and peace. 
And sorrow and sin are no more. 

3 There all the ship's company meet, 
Who sailed with the Saviour beneath ; 

With shouting each other they greet. 
And triumph o'er sorrow and death: 

The voyage of life's at an end ; 
The mortal affliction is past ; 

The age that in heaven they spend. 
Forever and ever shall last. 

Charles Wesley. 

595 C M^ 

A ATHY do we mourn departing friends, 
^ ^ Or shake at death's alarms? 
'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends. 
To call them to his arras. 

2 Are we not tending upward too. 
As fast as time can move? 

Nor should we wish the hours more slow 
To keep us from our Love. 

3 The graves of all his saints he blest, 
And softened every bed : 

Where should the dying members rest, 
But with their dying Head? 
476 



DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION 

4 Then let the last loud trumpet sound, 

And bid our kindred rise : 
Awake, ye nations under ground ; 

Ye saints, ascend the skies! 

Isaac Watts. 

596 L.M. 

CHALL man, O God of light and life, 
^ Forever molder in the grave? 
Canst thou forget thy glorious work, 
Thy promise, and thy power to save? 

2 In those dark, silent realms of night. 
Shall peace and hope no more arise ? 

No future morning light the tomb. 
Nor day-star gild the darksome skies ? 

3 Cease, cease, ye vain, desponding fears: 
When Christ, our Lord, from darkness 

sprang. 
Death, the last foe, was captive led. 

And heaven with praise and wonder 
rang. 

4 Faith sees the bright, eternal doors 
Unfold, to make his children way ; 

They shall be clothed with endless life, 
And shine in everlasting day. 

Timothy Dwight. 

597 S. M. D. 

a CERVANT of God, well done! 

"^ Rest from thy loved employ ; 
The battle fought, the victory won. 

Enter thy Master's joy/' 

477 



TIME AND ETERNITY ' 

The voice at midnight came ; " 

He started up to hear ; 
A mortal arrow pierced his frame: 

He fell ; but felt no fear. 

2 Tranquil amid alarms, 

It found him on the field, 
A veteran, slumbering on his arms, 

Beneath his red-cross shield. 
His sword was in his hand. 

Still warm with recent fight. 
Ready that moment, at command. 

Through rock and steel to smite. 

3 The pains of death are past, 
Labor and sorrow cease ; 

And, life's long warfare closed at last, 

His soul is found in peace. 
Soldier of Christ, well done! 

Praise be thy new employ ; 
And while eternal ages run, 

Rest in thy Saviour's joy. 

James Montgomery. 

JUDGMENT AND RETRIBUTION 

598 RM. 

CTAND the omnipotent decree! 
"^ Jehovah's will be done! 
Nature's end we wait to see, 

And hear her final groan. 
Let this earth dissolve, and blend 

In death the wicked and the just ; 
Let those ponderous orbs descend, 

And grind us into dust : — 
478 



JUDGMENT AND RETRIBUTION 

2 Rests secure the righteous man; 
At his Redeemer's beck, 

Sure to emerge and rise again, 
And mount above the wreck : 

Lq! the heavenly spirit towers, 

Like flames o'er nature's funeral pyre, 

Triumphs in immortal powers, 
And claps his wings of fire ! 

3 Nothing hath the just to lose. 
By worlds on worlds destroyed : 

Far beneath his feet he views, 
With smiles, the flaming void; 

Sees the universe renewed. 

The grand millennial reign begun ; 

Shouts, with all the sons of God, 
Around the eternal throne. 

Charles Wesley. 



599 7s. 6L 

"P)AY of wrath, O dreadful day! 

^^ When this world shall pass away, 
And the heavens together roll. 
Shriveling like a parched scroll, 
Long foretold by saint and sage, 
David's harp, and sibyl's page, 

2 Day of terror-, day of doom. 
When the Judge at last shall come f 
Through the deep and silent gloom. 
Shrouding every human tomb. 
Shall the archangel's trumpet tone 
Summon all before the throne, 

479 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

3 O just Judge, to whom belongs 
Vengeance for all earthly wrongs, 
Grant forgiveness, Lord, at last, 
Ere the dread account be past : 
Lo, my sighs, my guilt, my shame! 
Spare me for thine own great name. 

4 Thou, who bad'st the sinner cease 
From her tears and go in peace, — 
Thou, who to the dying thief 
Spakest pardon and relief, — 
Thou, O Lord, to me hast given, 
E'en to me, the hope of heaven. 

Thomas of Celano, 
Tr. by Arthur P. Stanley. 



■ 



600 C M. 

A ND must I be to judgment brought, 
-^^~^ And answer in that day 
For every vain and idle thought, 
And every word I say? 

2 Yes, every secret of my heart 
Shall shortly be made known, 

And I receive my just desert 
For all that I have done. 

3 How careful, then, ought I to live. 
With what religious fear! 

Who such a strict account must give 
For my behavior here. 

4 Thou awful Judge of quick and dead, 
The watchful power bestow ; 

So shall I to mxy ways take heed. 
To all I speak or do. 
480 



JUDGMENT AND RETRIBUTION 

5 If now thou standest at the door, 

let me feel thee near ; 

And make my peace with God, before 

1 at thy bar appear. 

Charles Wesley. 

601 8. 7. 8. 1. 4. 1. 

T O ! He comes, with clouds descending, 
^^ Once for favored sinners slain; 
Thousand thousand saints attending. 

Swell the triumph of his train : 
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 

God appears on earth to reign. 

2 Every eye shall now behold him 
Robed in dreadful majesty; 

Those who set at naught and sold him. 
Pierced and nailed him to the tree. 

Deeply wailing, 
Shall the true Messiah see. 

3 Yea, Amen! let all adore thee. 
High on thy eternal throne ; 

Saviour, take the power and glory; 
Claim the kingdom for thine own: 

Jah ! Jehovah ! 
Everlasting God, come dow^n! 

Charles Wesley. 

€03 8. 7. 8. 7. 4. 7. 

/^~^HRIST is coming! let creation 
^-^ Bid her groans and travail cease ; 
Let the glorious proclamation 

Hope restore and faith increase ; 
Christ is coming! 

Come, thou blessed Prince of Peace! 

32 481 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

2 Long thy exiles have been pining, 
Far from rest, and home, and thee ; 

But, in heavenly vesture shining. 
Soon they shall thy glory see ; 

Christ is coming! 
Haste the joyous jubilee.- 

3 With that blessed hope before us, 
Let no harp remain unstrung ; 

Let the mighty advent chorus 

Onward roll from tongue to tongue ; 

Christ is coming! 
Come, Lord Jesus, quickly come! 

John R. Macduff. 

603 L.M. 

T^HE day of wrath, that dreadful day, 
^ When heaven and earth shall pass 
away ! 
What power shall be the sinner's stay? 
How shall he meet that dreadful day? 

2 When, shriveling like a parched scroll, 
The flaming heavens together roll ; 

And louder yet, and yet more dread. 
Swells the high trump that wakes the 
dead ; 

3 O on that day, that wrathful day. 
When man to judgment wakes from clay, 
Be thou, O Christ, the sinner's stay. 
Though heaven and earth shall pass away! 

Walter Scott. 
482 



HEAVEN 

HEAVEN 

604 CM. D. 

T^HERE is a land of pure delight, 
^ Where saint's immortal reign ; 
Infinite day excludes the night, 

And pleasures banish pain. 
There everlasting spring abides, 

And never-withering flowers ;^ 
Death, like a narrow sea, divides 

This heavenly land from ours. 

2 Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood 

Stand dressed in living green ; 
So to the Jews old Canaan stood, 

While Jordan rolled between. 
Could we but climb where Moses stood, 

And view the landscape o'er. 
Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood, 

Should fright us from the shore. 

Isaac Watts. 

605 " CM.D. 

T-IOW happy every child of grace, 

^ ^ Who knows his sins forgiven! 

'' This earth," he cries, " is not my place, 

I seek my place in heaven, — 
A country far from mortal sight, 

Which yet by faith I see, 
The land of rest, the saints' delight. 

The heaven prepared for me." 

2 O what a blessed hope is ours ! 

While here on earth we stay, 
We more than taste the heavenly powers, 

And antedate that day. 

483 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

We feel the resurrection near, 
Our life in Christ concealed, 

And with his glorious presence here 
Our earthen vessels fiired. 

3 O would he more of heaven bestow^ 

And let the vessels break. 
And let our ransomed spirits go 

To grasp the God we seek ; 
In rapturous awe on him to gaze, 

Who bought the sight for me ; 
And shout and wonder at his grace 

Through all eternity! 

Charles Weslev 



606 CM. 

r^ IVE me the wings of faith to rise 
^-^ Within the veil, and see 
The saints above, how great their joys, 
How bright their glories be. 

2 Once they were mourners here below, 
And poured out cries and tears ; 

They wrestled hard, as we do now, 
With sins, and doubts, and fears. 

3 I ask them whence their victory came : 
They, with united breath. 

Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, 
Their triumph to his death. 

4 They marked the footsteps that he trod ; 
His zeal inspired their breast ; 

And, following their incarnate God, 
Possess the promised rest. 
484 



HEAVEN 

5 Our glorious Leader claims our praise 

For his own pattern given ; 
While the long cloud of witnesses 

Show the same path to heaven. 

Isaac Watts. 

607 CM^D. 

A ND let this feeble body fail, 
^^"^ And let it droop and die ; 
My soul shall quit the mournful vale, 

And soar to worlds on high ; 
Shall join the disembodied saints, 

And find its long-sought rest, 
That only bliss for which it pants, 

In my Redeemer's breast. 

2 In hope of that immortal crown 
I now the cross sustain. 

And gladly wander up and down, 

And smile at toil and pain : 
I suffer out my threescore years, 

Till my Deliverer come, 
And wipe away his servant's tears, 

And take his exile home. 

3 O what hath Jesus bought for me ? 
Before my ravished eyes 

Rivers of life divine I see. 

And trees of paradise : 
I see a world of spirits bright. 

Who taste the pleasures there; 
They all are robed in spotless white, 

And conquering palms they bear. 
485 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

4 O what are all my sufferings here, 

If, Lord, thou count me meet 
With that enraptured host to appear, 

And worship at thy feet ! 
Give joy or grief, give ease or pain. 

Take life or friends away, 
But let me find them all again 

In that eternal day. 

Charles Wesley. 

608 C M. 

JERUSALEM, my happy home! 
J Name ever dear to me ! 
When shall my labors have an end, 
In joy and peace, and thee? 

2 When shall these eyes thy heaven-built 

walls 
And pearly gates behold? 
Thy bulwarks with salvation strong, 
And streets of shining gold? 

3 O when, thou city of my God, 
Shall I thy courts ascend. 

Where congregations ne'er break up, 
And sabbaths have no end? 

4 There happier bowers than Eden's 

bloom. 
Nor sin nor sorrow know : 
Blest seats! through rude and stormy 
scenes 
I onward press to you. 

4^6 



HEAVEN 

5 Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there 

Around my Saviour stand ; 
And soon my friends in Christ below 

Will join the glorious band. 

•6 Jerusalem, my happy home! 

My soul still pants for thee ; 
Then shall my labors have an end, ^ 

When I thy joys shall see. 

Author Unknown. 

609 8* 6. 8. 8. 6. 

nPHERE is an hour of peaceful rest, 
^ To mourning wanderers given ; 
There is a joy for souls distressed, 
A balm for every wounded breast, 
Tis found above — in heaven. 

2 There is a home for weary souls 
By sin and sorrow driven. 

When tossed on life's tempestuous shoals, 
Where storms arise and ocean rolls, 
And all is drear — 'tis heaven. 

3 There faith lifts up the tearless eye 
To brighter prospects given; 

And views the tempest passing by, 
The evening shadows quickly fly. 
And all serene — in heaven. 

4 There fragrant flowers immortal bloom, 
And joys supreme are given; 

There rays divine disperse the gloom : 
Beyond the confines of the tomb 
Appears the dawn — of heaven. 

William B. Tappan. 
487 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

610 C M. D. 

r\ MOTHER dear, Jerusalem! 
^^ When shall I come to thee? 
When shall my sorrows have an end? 

Thy joys when shall I see? 
O happy harbor of God's saints! 

O sweet and pleasant soil! 
In thee no sorrow may be found, 

No grief, no care, no toil. 

2 No murky cloud o'ershadows thee. 
Nor gloom, nor darksome night; 

But every soul shines as the sun ; 

For God himself gives light. 
O my sweet home, Jerusalem, 

Thy joys when shall I see? 
The King that sitteth on thy throne 

In his felicity? 

3 Thy gardens and thy goodly walks 
Continually are green. 

Where grow such sweet and pleasant flowers 

As nowhere else are seen. 
Right through thy streets, with silver 
sound. 

The living waters flow, 
And on the banks, on either side. 

The trees of life do grow. 

4 Those trees for evermore bear fruit, 
And evermore do spring : 

There evermore the angels are, 
And evermore do sing. 
488 



HEAVEN 

Jerusalem, my happy home, 

Would God I were in thee ! 
Would God my woes were at an end, 

Thy joys that I might see! 

Author Unknown. 

611 CM. a 

/^OME, let us join our friends above 
^-^ That have obtained the prize, 
And on the eagle wings of love 

To joys celestial rise: 
Let all the saints terrestrial sing. 

With those to glory gone ; 
For all the servants of our King, 

In earth and heaven, are one. 

2 One family we dwell in him, 
One church, above, beneath, 

Though now divided by the stream. 
The narrow stream, of death: 

One army of the living God, 
To his command we bow; 

Part of his host have crossed the flood, 
And part are crossing now. 

3 Ten thousand to their endless home 
This solemn moment fly; 

And we are to the margin come, 

And we expect to die : 
His militant embodied host. 

With wishful looks we stand, 
And long to see that happy coast, 

And reach the heavenly land. 
489 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

4 Our old companions in distress 
We haste again to see, 

And eager long for our release, 

And full felicity: 
E'en now by faith we join our hands 

With those that went before ; 
And greet the blood-besprinkled bands 

On the eternal shore. 

5 Our spirits, too, shall quickly join. 
Like theirs with glory crowned, 

And shout to see our Captain's sign, 

To hear his trumpet sound: 
P that we now might grasp our Guide ! 

that the w^ord were given! 
Come, Lord of hosts, the waves divide, 

And land us all in heaven ! 

Charles Wesley. 

613 7s. 6s*D. 

JERUSALEM the golden, 
J AVith milk and honey blest, 
Beneath thy contemplation 

Sink heart and voice oppressed : 

1 know not, O I know not 

What social joys are there ; 
What radiancy of glory, 
' What light beyond compare. 

2 They stand, those halls of Zion, 
All jubilant with song. 

And bright with many an angel, 

And all the martyr throng; 

490 



HEAVEN 

The Prince is ever in them, 

The daylight is serene; 
The pastures of the blessed 

Are decked in glorious sheen. 

3 There is the throne of David ; 
And there, from care released, 

The song of them that triumph, 
The shout of them that feast ; 

And they who with their Leader, 
Have conquered in the fight. 

Forever and^^ forever 

Are clad in robes of white. 

4 O sweet and blessed country, 
The home of God's elect! 

O sweet and blessed country 
That eager hearts expect ! 

Jesus, in mercy bring us 
To that dear land of rest ; 

Who art, with God the Father, 
And Spirit, ever blest. 

Bernard of Cluny. Tr. by John M. Neale. 

613 8s. 7s. a 

TLJ ARK! the sound of holy voices, 
^ ^ Chanting at the crystal sea. 
Alleluia! Alleluia! 

Alleluia! Lord, to thee! 
Multitude which none can number, 

Like the stars in glory stands. 
Clothed in white apparel, holding 

Palms of victory in their hands. 
491 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

2 Patriarch, and holy prophet 
Who prepared the way for Christ, 

King, apostle, saint, confessor. 

Martyr, and evangelist; 
Saintly maiden, godly matron. 

Widows who have watched to prayer, 
Joined in holy concert, singing 

To the Lord of all, are there. 

3 Marching with thy cross, their banner, 
They have triumphed, following 

Thee, the Captain of salvation, 

Thee, their Saviour and their King. 

Gladly, Lord, with thee they suffered ; 
Gladly, Lord, with thee they died ; 

And by death to life immortal 
They were born and glorified. 

4 Now they reign in heavenly glory, 
Now they walk in golden light. 

Now they drink, as from a river, 

Holy bliss and infinite : 
Love and peace they taste forever. 

And all truth and knowledge see 
In the beatific vision 

Of the blessed Trinity. 

Christopher Wordsworth. 

614 7s- 6s. D. 

T7OR thee, O dear, dear country, 
^ Mine eyes their vigils keep ; 
For very love, beholding 

Thy happy name, they weep. 
492 



HEAVEN 

The mention of thy glory 
Is unction to the breast, 

And medicine in sickness, 

And love, and life, and rest. ' 

2 Thou hast no shore, fair ocean; 
Thou hast no time, bright day : 

Dear fountain of refreshment 

To pilgrims far away: 
Upon the Rock of Ages 

They raise thy holy tower; 
Thine is the victor's laurel. 

And thine the golden dower. 

3 And now we fight the battle, 
But then shall wear the crown 

Of full and everlasting 
And passionless renown: 

But He whom now we trust in 
Shall then be seen and known; 

And they that know and see him 
Shall have him for their own. 

4 The morning shall awaken. 
The shadows shall decay. 

And each true-hearted servant 
Shall shine as doth the day : 

There God, our King and portion. 
In fullness of his grace, 

Shall we behold forever, 
And worship face to face. 

5 O sweet and blessed country. 
The home of God's elect! 

O sweet and blessed country 
That eager hearts expect! 

493 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

Jesus, in mercy bring us 

To that dear land of rest ; 
Who art, with God the Father, 

And Spirit, ever blest. 
Bernard of Cluny. Tr. by John M. Neale. 

615 7s. 6s.D. 

T^HE Homeland! the Homeland! 
^ The land of souls freeborn ! 
No gloomy night is known there, 

But aye the fadeless morn : 
I'm sighing for that country, 

My heart is aching here ; 
There is no pain in the Homeland 

To which I'm drawing near. 

2 My Lord is in the Homeland, 
With angels bright and fair; 

No sinful thing nor evil. 

Can ever enter there; 
The music of the ransomed 

Is ringing in my ears, 
And when I think of the Homeland, 

My eyes are wet with tears. 

3 For loved ones in the Homeland 
Are waiting me to come 

Where neither death nor sorrow 

Invades their holy home : -^^ 

O dear, dear native country! 5m 

O rest and peace above ! 
Christ bring us all to the Homeland 
Of his eternal love. 

Hugh R. Haweis. 
494 



HEAVEN 

616 6s.5s.D. 

/CHRISTIAN! dost thou see them 
^-^ On the holy ground, 
How the powers of darkness 

Rage thy steps around? 
Christian! up and smite them, 

Counting gain but loss; 
In the strength that cometh 

By the holy cross. 

2 Christian! dost thou feel them, 
How they work within, 

Striving, tempting, luring. 

Goading into sin? 
Christian! never tremble; 
• Never be downcast ; 
Gird thee for the battle 

Watch, and pray, and fast! 

3 Christian! dost thou hear them, 
How they speak thee fair? 

''Always fast and vigil? 

Always watch and prayer?" 
Christian! answer boldly: 

''While I breathe I pray!" 
Peace shall follow battle, 

Night shall end in day. 

4 '' Well I know thy trouble, 

my servant true ; 
Thou art very weary, 

1 was weary too ; 

495 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

But that toil shall make thee 

Some day all mine own, 
And the end of sorrov/ 

Shall be near my throne." 
Andrew of Crete. Tr. by John M. Neale. 

617 CM. 

/^N Jordan's stormy banks I stand, 
^-^ And cast a wishful eye 
To Canaan's fair and happy land, 
Where my possessions lie. 

2 O the transporting, rapturous scene, 
That rises to my sight ; 

Sweet fields arrayed in living green. 
And rivers of delight ! 

3 O'er all those wide-extended plains 
Shines one eternal day ; 

There God the Son forever reigns. 
And scatters night away. 

4 No chilling winds, or poisonous breath, 
Can reach that healthful shore ; 

Sickness and sorrow, pain and death, 
Are felt and feared no more. 

5 When shall I reach that happy place. 
And be forever blest? 

When shall I see my Father's face, 
And in his bosom rest? 

6 Filled with delight, my raptured souli 
Would here no longer stay : | 

Though Jordan's waves aroiuid me roll, 
Fearless I'd launch away. 

Samuel Stennett. 
496 



HEAVEN 

618 7. 6.8.6. D. 

'T'EN thousand times ten thousand, 
^ In sparkling raiment bright, 
The armies of the ransomed saints 

Throng up the steeps of light : 
'Tis finished, all is finished, 

Their fight with death and sin: 
Fling open wide the golden gates, 

And let the victors in ! 

2 What rush of hallelujahs 
Fills all the earth and sky! 

What ringing of a thousand -harps 
Bespeaks the triumph nigh! 

O day, for which creation 
And all its tribes were made! 

O joy, for all its former woes 
A thousandfold repaid ! 

3 O then what raptured greetings 
On Canaan's happy shore. 

What knitting severed friendships up, 
Where partings are no more ! 

Then eyes with joy shall sparkle. 
That brimmed with tears of late. 

Orphans no longer fatherless, 
Nor widows desolate. 

Henry Alford, 

619 7s. D. 

^A/'HO are these arrayed in white, 
- ^ Brighter than the noonday sun. 
Foremost of the sons of light. 
Nearest the eternal throne? 

33 497 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

These are they that bore the cross, 
Nobly for their Master stood ; 

Sufferers in his righteous cause, 
Followers of the dying God. 

2 Out of great distress they came. 
Washed their robes by faith below, _ 

In the blood of yonder Lamb, 

Blood that washes white as snow; 

Therefore are they next the throne, 
Serve their Maker day and night ; 

God resides among his own, 
God doth in his saints delight. 

3 More than conquerors at last. 
Here they find their trials o'er; 

They have all their sufferings passed, 
Hunger now and thirst no more. 

He that on the throne doth reign, 
Them the Lamb shall always feed, 

With the tree of life sustain, 
To the living fountains lead. 

Charles Wesley. 

620 R M. 

/^NE sweetly solemn thought 
^-^ Comes to me o'er and o'er, — 

1 am nearer home to-day 

Than I ever have been before. 

V 

2 Nearer my Father's house. 
Where the many mansions be; 

Nearer the great white throne ; 
Nearer the crystal sea ; 



HEAVEN 



3 Nearer the bound of life, 

Where we lay our burdens down ; 

Nearer leaving the cross; 
Nearer gaining the crown. 



m 



But the waves of that silent sea 
Roll dark before my sight, 
That brightly the other side 
Break on a shore of light. 



5 O if my mortal feet 

Have almost gained the brink, 
If it be I am nearer home \ 
Even to-day than I think, 

6 Father, perfect my trust; 
Let my spirit feel in death 

That her feet are firmly set 
On the rock of a living faith. 

Phcebe Gary. 

631 lis. lOs. 

TLJ ARK, hark, my soul! angelic songs are 
^ swelling 

O'er earth's green fields and ocean's 
wave -beat shore; 
How sweet the truth those blessed strains 
are telling 
Of that new life when sin shall be no 
more! 
Angels of Jesus, angels of light, 
Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the 
night ! 

499 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

2 Onward we go, for still we hear them 

singing, 
''Come, weary sou^s, for Jesus bids you 
come;" , . ^Il 

And through the dark, its echoes sweetl^l 
ringing. 
The music of the gospel leads us home. 

3 Far, far away, like bells at evening peal- 

ing, 
The voice of Jesus sounds o'er land and ' 

sea. 
And laden souls by thousands, meekly 

stealing, 
Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to 

thee. 

4 Rest comes at length, though life be long 

and dreary; 
The day must dawn, and darksome night 
be past; 
All journeys end in welcome to the weary, 
And heaven, the heart's true home, will 
come at last. 

5 Angels, sing on! your faithful watches 

keeping ; 
Sing us sweet fragments of the songs 
above ; 
Till morning's joy shall end the night of 
weeping, 
And life's long shadows break in cloud- 
less love. Frederick W. Faber. 
500 



HEAVEN 

633 8s. 6s. 

Q PARADISE! Paradise! 
^^ Who doth not crave for rest? 
Who would not seek the happy land 
Where they that loved are blest ; 
Where loyal hearts and true 

Stand ever in the light, 
All rapture through and through^ 
In God's most holy sight? 

2 O Paradise! Paradise! 
The world is growing old ; 

Who would not be at rest and free 
Where love is never cold ; 

3 O Paradise ! Paradise ! 
I want to sin no more, 

I want to be as pure on earth 
As on thy spotless shore ; 

4 O Paradise ! O Paradise ! 
I greatly long to see 

The special place my dearest Lord 
In love prepares for me ; 

5 Lord Jesus, King of Paradise, 
O keep me in thy love. 

And guide rae to that happy land 
Of perfect rest above. 

Frederick W. Faber. 

633 7s* 6s* D* Irregular* 

"D ISE, my soul, and stretch thy wings, 
^^ Thy better portion trace ; 
Rise from transitory things 

Toward heaven, thy native place: 
501 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

Sun, and moon, and stars decay; 

Time shall soon this earth remove; 
Rise, my soul, and haste away 

To seats prepared above. 

2 Rivers to the ocean run, 
Nor stay in all their course ; 

Fire ascending seeks the sun ; 

Both speed them to their source : 
So a soul that's born of God, 

Pants to view his glorious face ; 
Upward tends to his abode, 

To rest in his embrace. 

3 Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn, 
Press onward to the prize ; 

Soon our Saviour will return 

Triumphant in the skies : 
Yet a season, and you know 

Happy entrance will be given; 
All our sorrows left below, 

And earth exchanged for heaven. 

Robert Seagrave. 

€34 ' 8. 8. 6^D. 

IIJOW happy is the pilgrim's lot, 

•^ -*■ How free from every anxious thought, 

From worldly hope and fear ! 
Confined to neither court nor cell, 
His soul disdains on earth to dwell, 

He only sojourns here. 

2 This happiness in part is mine, 
Already saved from low design, 
From every creature-love ; 
502 



HEAVEN 

Blest with the scorn of finite good. 
My soul is lightened of its load, 
And seeks the things above. 

3 There is my house and portion fair ;, 
My treasure and my heart are there, 

And my abiding home ; 
For me my elder brethren stay, 
And angels beckon me away, 

And Jesus bids me come. 

4 I come, thy servant, Lord, replies, 

1 come to meet thee in the skies, 

And claim my heavenly rest ! 
Now let the pilgrim's journey end ; 
Now, O my Saviour, Brother, Friend, 

Receive me to thy breast! 

John Wesley. 

635 S. M. 

upOREVER with the Lord!" 

^ Amen, so let it be ! 
Life from the dead is in that word, 

'Tis immortality. 

2 Here in the body pent. 
Absent from him I roam. 

Yet nightly pitch my moving tent 
A day's march nearer home. 

3 '' Forever with the Lord ! " 
Father, if 'tis thy will. 

The promise of that faithful word. 
E'en here to me fulfill. 
503 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

4 So when my latest breath 
Shall rend the veil in twain, 

By death I shall escape from death, 
And life eternal gain. 

5 Knowing as I am known, 
How shall I love that word, 

And oft repeat before the throne, 
' ' Forever with the Lord ! ' ' 

James Montgomery. 

636 7. 6. 8. 6. D. 

T SAW the holy city, i i 

^ The New Jerusalem, ^ I 

Come down from heaven a bride adorned 

With jeweled diadem: 
The flood of crystal waters 

Flowed down the golden street ; 
And nations brought their honors there, 

And laid them at her feet. 

2 And there no sun was needed, 
Nor moon to shine by night, 

God's glory did enlighten all, 

The Lamb himself, the light ; 
And there his servants serve him. 

And, life's long battle o'er. 
Enthroned with him, their Saviour, King, 

They reign for evermore. 

3 O great and glorious vision! 
The Lamb upon his throne ; 

O wondrous sight for man to see! 
The Saviour with his own : 
504 



HEAVEN 

To drink the living waters 

And stand upon the shore, 
Where neither sorrow, sin, nor death 

Shall ever enter more. 

4 O Lamb of God who reignest, 

Thou bright and morning Star, 
Whose glory lightens that new earth 

Which now we see from far ; 
O worthy Judge Eternal, 

When thou dost bid us come. 
Then open wide the gates of pearl 

And call thy servants home. 

Godfrey Thring. 

"D EYOND the smiling and the weeping, 
^^ I shall be soon ; 
Beyond the waking and the sleeping. 
Beyond the sowing and the reaping, 
I shall be soon. 

Love, rest, and home! 

Sweet, sweet, hope! 

Lord, tarry not, but come! 

2 Beyond the blooming and the fading, 

I shall be soon ; 
Beyond the shining and the shading. 
Beyond the hoping and the dreading, 

I shall be soon. 

3 Beyond the rising and the setting, 

I shall be soon ; 
Be3^ond the calming and the fretting. 
Beyond remembering and forgetting, 

I shall be soon. 
505 



TIME AND ETERNITY 

4 Beyond the parting and the meeting, 

I shall be soon ; 
Beyond the farewell and the greeting, 
Beyond the pulse's fever beating, 

I shall be soon. 



5 Beyond the frost-chain-^and the fever, 

I shall be soon ; 
Beyond the rock-waste and the river, 
Beyond the ever and the never, 

I shall be soon. 

HORATIUS BONAR. 

638 L^ m. 

l\/r Y heavenly home is bright and fair: 

^^^ Nor pain nor death can enter there ; 

Its glittering towers the sun outshine ; 

That heavenly mansion shall be mine. 
I'm going home, I'm going home, 
I'm going home to die no more ; 
To die no more, to die no more, 
I'm going home to die no more. 

2 My Father's house is built on high, 
Far, far above the starry sky. 
When from this earthly prison free. 
That heavenly mansion mine shall be. 

3 While here, a stranger far from home. 
Affliction's waves may round me foam; 
Although, like Lazarus, sick and poor, 
My heavenly mansion is secure. 

506 



MISSIONS 

4 Let others seek a home below, 
Which flames devour, or waves overflow, 
Be mine the happier lot to own 

A heavenly mansion near the throne. 

5 Then fail the earth, let stars decline, 
And sun and moon refuse to shine, 
All nature sink and cease to be, 
That heavenly mansion stands for me. 

William Hunter. 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND 
OCCASIONS 



MISSIONS 

639 6. 6. 4. 6. 6. 6. 4. 

T^HOU, whose almighty word 
•^ Chaos and darkness heard, 

And took their flight ; 
Hear us, we humbly pray, 
And where the gospel day 
Sheds not its glorious ray. 

Let there be light! 

2 Thou who didst come to bring 
On thy redeeming w4ng. 

Healing and sight. 
Health to the sick in mind. 
Sight to the inly blind ; 
O now, to all mankind, 

Let there be light ! 
507 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

3 Spirit of truth and love, 
Life-giving, holy Dove, 

Speed forth thy flight ; 
Move o'er the waters' face 
Bearing the lamp of grace ; 
And in earth's darkest place, 

Let there be light! 

4 Holy and blessed Three, 
Glorious Trinity, 

Wisdom, Love, Might; 
Boundless as ocean's tide 
Rolling in fullest pride. 
Through the world far and wide. 

Let there be light! 

John Marriott. 

630 L. KL 

C OON may the last glad song arise 
"^ Through all the millions of the skies, 
That song of triumph which records 
That all the earth is now the Lord's. 

2 Let thrones, and powers, and kingdoms 

-be 
Obedient, mighty God, to thee ; 
And over land, and stream, and main. 
Wave thou the scepter of thy reign. 

3 O that the anthem now might swell, 
And host to host the triumph tell. 
That not one rebel heart remains. 
But over all the Saviovir reigns! 

Mrs; VoKES. 

508 



MISSIONS 

631 L. H. 

JESUS shall reign where'er the sun 
Does his successive journeys run; 
His kingdom spread from shore to shore, 
Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 

2 From north to south the princes meet 
To pay their homage at his feet ; 
While western empires own their Lord, 
And savage tribes attend his word. 

3 To him shall endless prayer be made, 
And endless praises crown his head ; 
His name like sweet perfume shall rise 
With every morning sacrifice. 

'4 People and realms of every tongue 
Dwell on his love with sweetest song, 
And infant voices shall proclaim 
Their early blessings on his name. 

5 Let every creature rise and bring 
Peculiar honors to our King ; 
Angels descend with songs again, 
And earth repeat the loud Amen. 

Isaac Watts. 



633 C M. 

JESUS, immortal King, arise! 
Assert thy rightful sway, 
Till earth, subdued, its tribute brings, 
And distant lands obey. 
509 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

2 Ride forth, victorious Conqueror, ride, 
Till all thy foes submit, 

And all the powers of hell resign 
Their trophies at thy feet. 

3 Send forth thy word and let it fly 
The spacious earth around. 

Till every soul beneath the sun 
Shall hear the joyful sound. 

4 O may the great Redeemer's name ' 
Through every clime be known, 

And heathen gods, forsaken, fall. 
And Jesus reign alone! 

5 From sea to sea, from shore to shore, 
Be thou, O Christ, adored. 

And earth with all her millions shout 
Hosannas to the Lord! 

A. C. HoBART Seymour, 

633 6. 6. 8. 6. 6* 8- 

"pROM all the dark places 
^ Of earth's heathen races, 

O see how the thick shadows fly! 
The voice of salvation 
Awakes every nation, 

'' Come over and help us," they cry. 
The kingdom is coming, 
O tell ye the story, 

God's banner exalted shall be! 
The earth shall be full of 
His knowledge and glory. 
As waters that cover the sea ! 
510 



MISSIONS 

2 The sunlight is glancing 
O'er armies advancing 

To conquer the kingdoms of sin ; 
Our Lord shall possess them, 
His presence shall bless them, 

His beauty shall enter them in. 

3 With shouting and singing, 
And jubilant ringing, 

Their arms of rebellion cast down, 
At last every nation, 
5 The Lord of salvation 

Theii;* King and Redeemer shall crown! 

Mary B. C. Slade. 

634 P. M. 

'T'ELL it out among the heathen that the 
^ Lord is King; 

Tell it out! Tell it out! 
Tell it out among the nations, bid them 
shout and sing; 

Tell it out! Tell it out! 
Tell it out with adoration that he shall in- 
crease, 
That the mighty King of glory is the King 

of Peace; 
Tell it out with jubilation, let the song 
ne'er cease; 

Tell it out! Tell it out! 
2 Tell it out among the heathen that the 
Saviour reigns; 

Tell it out! Tell it out! 
Tell it out among the nations, bid them 
break their chains ; 

tell it out! Tell it out! 
511 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

Tell it out among the weeping ones that 

Jesus lives, 
Tell it out among the weary ones what restj 

he gives, 
Tell it out among the sinners that he stil| 

receives ; 

Tell it out! Tell it out! 



3 Tell it out among the heathen, Jesus 
reigns above ; 

Tell it out! Tell it out! 
Tell it out among the nations that his reigr 
is love ; 

Tell it out! Tell it out! 
Tell it out among the highways and the^ 

lanes at home. 
Let it ring across the motmtains and the 

ocean's foam, 
Like the sound of many waters, let our 
glad shout come! 

Tell it out! Tell it out! 

Frances R. Havergal. 



635 6^6.4. 6. 6. 6/4. 

r^HRIST for the world we sing; 
^^ The world to Christ we bring 

With loving zeal ; 
The poor and them that mourn, 
The faint and overborne, 
Sin-sick and sorrow-worn, 

Whom Christ doth heal. 
512 



MISSIONS 

2 Christ for the world we sing ; 
The world to Christ we bring 

With fervent prayer: 
The wayward and the lost, 
By restless passions tossed, 
Redeemed at countless cost 

From dark despair. 

3 Christ for the world we sing ; 
The world to Christ we bring 

With one accord; 
With us the work to share, 
With us reproach to dare. 
With us the cross to bear. 

For Christ our Lord. 

4 Christ for the world we sing ; 
The world to Christ we bring 

With joyful song; 
The newborn souls, whose days 
Reclaimed from error's ways. 
Inspired with hope and praise, 

To Christ belong. 

Samuel Wolcott. 

636 7s* D. 

AITATCHMAN, tell us of the night,, 

^ ^ What its signs of promise are 

Traveler, o'er yon mountain's height 

See that glory-beaming star! 
Watchman, does its beauteous ray 

Aught of hope or joy foretell? 
Traveler, yes ; it brings the day, 

Promised day of Israel. 
34 513 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

2 Watchman, tell us of the night ; 
Higher yet the star ascends. 

Traveler, blessedness and light, 

Peace and truth, its course portends. 

Watchman, will its beams alone 

Gild the spot that gave them birth? 

Traveler, ages are its own, 

See, it bursts o'er all the earth! 

3 Watchman, tell us of the night, 
For the morning seems to dawn. 

Traveler, darkness takes its flight ; 

Doubt and terror are vv^ithdrawn. 
Watchman, let thy wandering cease; 

Hie thee to thy quiet home ! 
Traveler, lo, the Prince of Peace, 

Lo, the Son of God is come! 

John Bowring. 

63? ^ 7s. 

"LJASTEN, Lord, the glorious time, 
^ -*• When, beneath Messiah's sway. 
Every nation, every clime, 
Shall the gospel call obey. 

2 Mightiest kings his power shall own; 
Heathen tribes his name adore ; 

Satan and his host overthrown. 

Bound in chains, shall hurt no more. 

3 Then shall wars and tumults cease, 
Then be banished grief and pain ; 

Righteousness and joy and peace. 
Undisturbed, shall ever reign. 
514 



MISSIONS 

4 Bless we, then, our gracious Lord ; 

Ever praise his glorious name ; 
All his mighty acts record, 

All his wondrous love proclaim. 

Harriet Auber. 

638 8s* 7s. D. 

T IGHT of those whose dreary dwelling 
^^ Borders on the shades of death, 
Come, and by thy love's revealing, 

Dissipate the clouds beneath: 
The new heaven and earth's Creator, 

In our deepest darkness rise. 
Scattering all the night of nature, 

Pouring eyesight on our eyes. 

2 Still we wait for thine appearing ; 
Life and joy thy beams impart. 

Chasing all our fears, and cheering 
Every poor, benighted heart : 

Come, and manifest the favor 
God hath for our ransomed race ; 

Come, thou universal Saviour; 
Come, and bring the gospel grace. 

3 Save us in thy great compassion, 
O thou mild, pacific Prince ; 

Give the knowledge of salvation. 

Give the pardon of our sins : 
By thine all-restoring merit. 

Every burdened soul release ; 

Every weary, wandering spirit, 

Guide into thy perfect peace. 

Charles Wesley. 
515 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

639 L.M. 

PILING out the banner! let it float 
•*■ Skyward and seaward, high and wide ; 
The sun, that Hghts its shining folds, 
The cross, on which the Saviour died, 

2 Fling out the banner ! angels bend 
In anxious silence o'er the sign. 

And vainly seek to comprehend 
The wonder of the love divine. 

3 Fling out the banner! heathen lands 
Shall see from far the glorious sight ; 

And nations, crowding to be born. 
Baptize their spirits in. its light. 

4 Fling out the banner! sin-sick souls 
That sink and perish in the strife 

Shall touch in faith its radiant hem, 
And spring immortal into life. 

5 Fling out the banner ! let it float 
Skyward and seaward, high and wide, 

Our glory, only in the cross ; 
Our only hope, the Crucified ! 

6 Fling out the banner ! wide and high, 
Seaward and skyward let it shine ; 

Nor skill, nor might, nor merit ours ; 
We conquer only in that sign. 

George W. Doane. 
516 



MISSIONS 

640 7s. D. 

/^ O, ye messengers of God ! 

^-^ Like the beams of morning fly, 

Take the wonder-working rod, 

Wave the banner-cross on high : 
Where the lofty minaret 

Gleams along the morning skies. 
Wave it till the crescent set, 

And the Star of Jacob rise ! 

2 Go to many a tropic isle 
In the bosom of the deep, 

Where the skies forever smile 
And the oppressed forever weep: 

O'er their gloomy night of care 
Pour the living light of heaven ; 

Chase away their dark despair. 
Bid them hope to be forgiven ! 

3 Where the golden gates of day 
Open on the palmy East, 

Wide the bleeding cross display. 
Spread the gospel's richest feast: 

Bear the tidings round the ball. 
Visit every soil and sea : 

Preach the cross of Christ to all, 
Jesus' love is full and free! 

Joshua Marsden. 

641 6s. 

117 LUNG to the heedless winds, 
^ Or on the waters cast. 
The martyrs' ashes, watched, 
Shall gathered be at last. 
517 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

2 And from that scattered dust, 
Around us and abroad, 

Shall spring a plenteous seed 
Of witnesses for God. 

3 The Father hath received 
Their latest living breath, 

And vain is Satan's boast 
Of victory in their death : 

4 Still, still, though dead, they speak, 
And, trumpet-tongued, proclaim, 

To many a wakening land, 
The one availing name. 
Martin Luther. Tr. b}^ John A. Messenger. 

643 C M. 

nPHE Lord will come and not be slow^ ; 
^ His footsteps cannot err ; 
Before him righteousness shall go, 
His royal harbinger. 

2 Mercy and truth, that long were missed. 
Now joyfully are met ; 

Sweet peace and righteousness have kissed, 
And hand in hand are set. 

3 The nations all whom thou hast made 
Shall come, and all shall frame 

To bow them low before thee. Lord! 
And glorify thy name. 

4 Truth from the earth, like to a flower. 
Shall bud and blossom then. 

And justice, from her heavenly bower. 
Look down on mortal men. 



MISSIONS 

5 Thee will I praise, O Lord, my God! 

Thee honor and adore 
With my whole heart ; and blaze abroad 

Thy name for evermore ! 

John Milton. 

643 7s. D. 

C EE how great a flame aspires, 
^ Kindled by a spark of grace ! 
Jesus' love the nations fires. 

Sets the kingdoms on a blaze : 
To bring fire on earth he came ; 

Kindled in some hearts it is : 
O that all might catch the flame, 

All partake the glorious bliss ! 

2 When he first the work begun. 
Small and feeble was his day : 

Now the word doth swiftly run ; 

Now it wins its widening way : 
More and more it spreads and grows, 

Ever mighty to prevail ; 
Sin's strongholds it now o'erthrows. 

Shakes the trembling gates of hell. 

3 Saw ye not the cloud arise. 
Little as a human hand? 

Now it spreads along the skies. 

Hangs o'er all the thirsty land; 
Lo ! the promise of a shower 

Drops already from above ; 
But the Lord will shortly pour 
All the spirit of his love. 

Charles Wesley. 
519 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

644 L.M. 

T OOK from thy sphere of endless day, 
-*^ O God of mercy and of might ; 
In pity look on those who stray, 
Benighted, in this land of light. 

2 In peopled vale, in lonely glen. 
In crowded mart, by stream or sea, 

How many of the sons of men 

Hear not the message sent from thee ! 

3 Send forth thy heralds, Lord, to call 
The thoughtless young, the hardened old, 

A scattered, homeless flock, till all 
Be gathered to thy peaceful fold. 

4 Send them thy mighty word to speak, 
Till faith shall dawn, and doubt depart. 

To awe the bold, to stay the weak. 
And bind and heal the broken heart. 

5 Then all these •wastes, a dreary scene. 
That make us sadden as we gaze, 

Shall grow with living waters green, 
And lift to heaven the voice of praise. 
William C. Bryant. 
Copyright, D. Appleton & Co. 

645 CM. 

r^ REAT God, the nations of the earth 
^-^ Are by creation thine ; 
And in thy works, by all beheld. 
Thy radiant glories shine. 
520 



MISSIONS 

2 But, Lord, thy greater love has sent 
Thy gospel to mankind, 

Unveiling what rich stores of grace 
Are treasured in thy mind. 

3 When, Lord, shall these glad tidings 

spread 
The spacious earth around. 
Till every tribe and every soul 
Shall hear the joyful sound? 

4 Smile, Lord, on each divine attempt 
To spread the gospel's rays. 

And build on sin's demolished throne 
' The temples of thy praise. 

Thomas Gibbons. 

646 7s>D. 

TLTARK! the song of jubilee, 
, -*■ ^ Loud as mighty thunders roar. 
Or the fullness of the sea 

When it breaks upon the shore : 
Hallelujah! for the Lord 

God omnipotent shall reign; 

1 Hallelujah! let the word 

Echo round the earth and main. 

2 Hallelujah! hark! the sound. 
From the depths unto the skies. 

Wakes above, beneath, around. 

All creation's harmonies: 
See Jehovah's banner furled. 

Sheathed his sword ; he speaks ; 'tis done! 
And the kingdoms of this world 

Are the kingdoms of his Son. 

521 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

3 He shall reign from pole to pole 

With illimitable sway ; 
He shall reign, when, like a scroll, 

Yonder heavens have passed away : 
Then the end ; beneath his rod 

Man's last enemy shall fall; 
Hallelujah! Christ in God, 

God in Christ, is all in all. 

James Montgomery. 



647 8.7.8.7.4.7. 

/^N the mountain's top appearing, 
^-^ Lo! the sacred herald stands. 
Welcome news to Zion bearing, 

Zion, long in hostile lands : 
Mourning captive, 

God himself shall loose thy bands. 



2 Has thy night been long and mournful? 

Have thy friends unfaithful proved? 
Have thy foes been proud and scornful. 

By thy sighs and tears unmoved? 
Cease thy mourning; 

Zion still is well beloved. 



3 God, thy God, will now restore thee ; 

He himself appears thy Friend ; 
All thy foes shall flee before thee ; 
Here their boasts and triumphs end : 

Great deliverance 
Zion's King will surely send. 
522 



MISSIONS 

4 Peace and joy shall now attend thee; 

All thy warfare now is past ; 
God thy Saviour will defend thee; 
Victory is thine at last : 

All thy conflicts 
End in everlasting rest. 

Thomas Kelly. 

648 S. M. 

T ORD, if at thy command 
^^ The word of life we sow, 
Watered by thy almighty hand, 
The seed shall surely grow. 

2 The virtue of thy grace 

A large increase shall give, 
And multiply the faithful race 
Who to thy glory live. 

3 INfow then the ceaseless shower 
Of gospel blessings send, 

And let the soul-converting power 
Thy ministers attend. 

4 On multitudes confer 
The heart-renewing love. 

And by the joy of grace prepare 
For fuller joys above. 

Charles Wesley. 

649 8s. 7s. D* 

DRAISE the Saviour, all ye nations, 
^ Praise him, all ye hosts above; 
Shout, with joyful acclamations. 
His divine, victorious love; 
523 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

Be his kingdom now promoted, 
Let the earth her monarch know^ 

Be my all to him devoted, 
To my Lord my all I owe, 

2 See how beauteous on the mountains 
Are their feet, whose grand design 

Is to guide us to the fountains 
That o'erflow with bliss divine, 

Who proclaim the joyful tidings 
Of salvation all around, 

Disregard the world's deridings, 
And in works of love abound. 

3 With my substance I will honor 
My Redeemer and my Lord ; 

Were ten thousand worlds my manor, 
All were nothing to his word ; 

While the heralds of salvation 
His abounding grace proclaim. 

Let his friends, of every station. 
Gladly join to spread his fame. 

Benjamin Francis. 

650 7s. 6s. D. 

TJTAIL, to the Lord's anointed, 
^ ^ Great David's greater Son! 
Hail, in the time appointed, 

His reign on earth begun ! 
He comes to break oppression, 

To set the captive free ; 
To take away transgression, 

And rule in equity. 
524 



MISSIONS 

2 He comes with succor speedy 
To those who suffer wrong ; 

To help the poor and needy, 
Arid bid the weak be strong ; 

To give them songs for sighing, 
Their darkness turn to light, 

Whose souls, condemned and dying. 
Were precious in his sight. 

3 He shall come down like showers 
Upon the fruitful earth. 

And love and joy, like flowers, 
Spring in his path to birth : 

Before him, on the mountains, 
Shall peace, the herald, go, 

And righteousness, in fountains, 
From hill to valley flow. 

4 To him shall prayer unceasing. 
And daily vows ascend ; 

His kingdom still increasing, 

A kingdom without end : 
The tide of time shall never 

His covenant remove ; 
His name shall stand forever ; 

That name to us is Love. 
^ James Montgomery. 

651 L.M.D. 

I/'INGDOM of light! whose morning-star 
-'-^ To Bethlehem's manger led the way, 
Not yet upon our longing eyes 

Shines the full splendor of thy day: 

525 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

Yet still across the centtiries falls, 

Solemn and sweet, our Lord's command; 

And still with steadfast faith we cr)^, 
'' Lo, the glad kingdom is at hand! '' 

2 Kingdom of heaven ! whose dawn began 
With love's divine, incarnate breath, 

Our hearts are slow to understand 
The lessons of that life and death : 

Yet though with stammering tongues we 
tell 
Redemption's story, strange and sweet, 

The world's Redeemer, lifted up. 
Shall draw the nations to his feet. 

3 Kingdom of peace ! whose music clear 
Swept through Judea's starlit skies. 

Still the harsh sounds of human strife 
Break on thy heavenly harmonies : 

Yet shall thy song of triumph ring 
In full accord, from land to land, 

And men with angels learn to sing, 
'' Behold, the kingdom is at hand!" 

Emily H. Miller. 

652 6s. 5s. D. 

'T'ELL the blessed tidings, 
^ Children of the King, 
With your glad hosannas 
Make the morning ring: 
Songs of his salvation 

Nevermore should cease, 
Crown him with your praises, 
Hail him Prince of Peace! 
526 



MISSIONS 



Round his throne of triumph 
Happy hosts attend, 

His the power and glory, 
Kingdom without end. 



2 Tell the blessed tidings, 

Ye whose ears have heard; 
Tell it to the captives 

Waiting for his word : 
Tell the hungry nations, 

Longing to be fed. 
Of the living water, 

And the heavenly bread. 
Mighty to deliver. 

Tender Guide and Friend, 
His the power and glory. 
Kingdom without end. 



3 Bear the blessed tidings 

Over land and' sea, 
Lo, the morning breaketh, 

And the shadows flee ! 
Whosoever heareth 

Speed the news along. 
Join with men and angels, 
In salvation's song. 

Christ the world's Redeemer, 

Saviour, Guide, and Friend! 
Thine ijie power and glory, 
Kingdom without end! 

Emily H. Miller. 

527 



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653 7s. 6s. D. 

T^HE morning light is breaking, 
^ The darkness disappears; 
The sons of earth are waking 

To penitential tears: 
Each breeze that sweeps the ocean 

Brings tidings from afar, 
Of nations in commotion, 

Prepared for Zion's war. 

2 See heathen nations bending 
Before the God we love, 

And thousand hearts ascending 

In gratitude above : 
While sinners, now confessing, 

The gospel call obey. 
And seek the Saviour's blessing, 

A nation in a day. 

3 Blest river of salvation, 
Pursue thine onward way ; 

Flow thou to every nation. 
Nor in thy richness stay : 

Stay not till all the lowly 

Triumphant reach their home: 

Stay not till all the holy 

Proclaim, ''The Lord is come!'' 
Samuel F. Smith. 

654 R M. 

r^ ZION, haste, thy mission high fulfilling, 

^^ TotelltoalltheworldthatGodisLight ; 

That he who made all nations is not willing 

One soul should perish, lost in shades of 

night. 

528 



MISSIONS 

Publish glad tidings; 

Tidings of peace; 
Tidings of Jesus, 

Redemption and release. 

2 Behold how many thousands still are 

lying 
Bound in the darksome prison-house of 

sin, 
With none to tell them of the Saviour's 

dying, 
Or of the life he died for them to win. 

3 'Tis thine to save from peril of perdition 
The souls for whom the Lord his life laid 

down ; 
Beware lest, slothful to fulfill thy mission,. 
Thou lose one jewel that should deck his- 
crown. 

4 Proclaim to every people, tongue, and 

nation 
That God, in whom they live and move,. 

is love : 
Tell how he stooped to save his lost creation. 
And died on earth that man might live 

above. 

5 Give of thy sons to bear the message 

glorious ; 
Give of thy wealth to speed them on 
their way; 
Pour out thy soul for them in prayer vic- 
torious ; 
And all thou spendest Jesus will repay. 
35 529 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

6 He comes again; O Zion, ere thou meet 
him, 
Make known to every heart his saving 
grace ; 
Let none whom he hath ransomed fail to 
greet him, 
Through thy neglect, unfit to see his face. 
Mary A. Thomson. 



655 7s. 6s. D. 

T7R0M Greenland's icy mountains, 
^ From India's coral strand; 
Where Afric's sunny fountains 

Roll down their golden sand: 
From many an ancient river, 

From many a palmy plain, 
They call us to deliver 

Their land from error's chain. 

2 What though the spicy breezes 
Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle; 

Though every prospect pleases, 

And only man is vile ? 
In vain with lavish kindness 

The gifts of God are strown ; 
The heathen in his. blindness 

Bows down to wood and stone. 

3 Shall we, whose souls are lighted 
With wisdom from on high, 

Shall we to men benighted 
The lamp of life deny? 
530 



ERECTION AND DEDICATION OF CHURCHES 

Salvation! O salvation! 

The joyful sound proclaim, 
Till earth's remotest nation 

Has learned Messiah's name. 



4 Waft, waft, ye winds, his story,, 
And you, ye waters, roll. 

Till, like a sea of glory. 

It spreads from pole to pole : 

Till o'er our ransomed nature 
The Lam.b for sinners slain. 

Redeemer, King, Creator, 

In bliss returns to reign. 

Reginald Heber. 



ERECTION AND DEDICATION OF CHURCHES 

656 6.6.6.6.8.8. 

r~^REAT King of glory, come, 

^^~ And with thy favor crown 

This temple as thy home. 

This people as thine own : 

Beneath this roof, O deign to show 

How God can dwell with men below. 



2 Here may thine ears attend 

Our interceding cries. 
And grateful praise ascend. 
Like incense, to the skies : 
Here may thy word melodious sound, 
And spread celestial joys around. 

531 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

3 Here may our unborn sons 
And daughters sound thy praise, 

And shine, like polished stones. 
Through long-succeeding days: 
Here, Lord, display thy saving power, 
While temples stand and men adore. 

4 Here may the listening throng 
Receive thy truth in love ; 

Here Christians join the song 
Of seraphim above ; 
Till all, who humbly seek thy face. 
Rejoice in thy abounding grace. 

Benjamin Francis. 

657 7s. 

/^N this stone now laid with prayer 
^-^ Let thy church rise, strong and fair ; 
Ever, Lord, thy name be known. 
Where we lay this corner stone. 

2 Let thy holy Child, who came 
Man from error to reclaim, 
And for sinners to atone. 

Bless, with thee, this corner stone. 

3 May thy Spirit here give rest 
To the heart by sin oppressed. 
And the seeds of truth be sown. 
Where we lay this corner stone. 

4 Open wide, O God, thy door 
For the outcast and the poor. 
Who can call no house their own, 
Where we lay this corner stone. 

^532 



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ERECTION AND DEDICATION OF CHURCHES 

5 By wise master-builders squared, 
Here be living stones prepared 
For the temple near thy throne, 
Jesus Christ its Corner Stone. 

John Pierpont. 

658 L.M. 

/^ LORD of hosts, whose glory fills 
^-^ The bounds of the eternal hills, 
And yet vouchsafes, in Christian lands, 
To dwell in temples made with hands ; 

2 Grant that all we, who here to-day 
Rejoicing this foundation lay. 

May be in very deed thine own. 
Built on the precious Corner Stone. 

3 Endue the creatures with thy grace 
That shall adorn thy dwelling place ; 
The beauty of the oak and pine. 

The gold and silver, make them thine. 

4 To thee they all belong ; to thee 
The treasures of the earth and sea ; 
And when we bring them to thy throne 
We but present thee with thine own. 

5 The heads that guide endue with skill ; 
The hands that work preserve from ill; 

_That we, who these foundations lay. 
May raise the topstone in its day. 

John M. Neale. 
533 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

659 CM* 

T^ HOU , whose unmeasured temple stands, 
^ Built over earth and sea, 
Accept the walls that human hands 
Have raised, O God, to thee! 

2 Lord, from thine inmost glory send. 
Within these courts to bide. 

The peace that dwelleth without end 
Serenely by thy side! 

3 May erring minds that worship here 
Be taught the better way ; 

And they who mourn, and they who fear, 
Be strengthened as they pray. 

4 May faith grow^ firm, and love grow 

warm, 
And pure devotion rise, 
While round these hallowed walls the storm 
Of earthborn passion dies. 

William C. Bryant. 

660 L. M. 

HTHE perfect world, by Adam trod, 
^ Was the first temple built by God ; 
His fiat laid the corner stone, 
And heaved its pillars one by one. 

2 He hung its starry roof on high. 

The broad expanse of azure sky ; 

He spread its pavement, green and 

bright. 
And curtained it with morning light. 

534 



ERECTION AND DEDICATION OF CHURCHES 

3 The mountains in their places stood, 
The sea, the sky ; and all was good ; 
And when its first pure praises rang, 
The morning stars together sang. 

4 Lord, 'tis not ours to make the sea. 
And earth, and sky, a house for thee ; 
But in thy sight our offering stands, 
A humbler temple, made with hands. 

Nathaniel P. Willis. 

661 6. 6. 4. 6. 6. 6. 4. 

r^OME, O thou God of grace, 
^^ Dwell in this holy place, 

E'en now descend! 
This temple reared to thee, 
O may it ever be 
Filled with thy majesty. 

Till time shall end! 

2 Be in each song of praise 
Which here thy people raise 

With hearts aflame! 
Let every anthem rise 
Like incense to the skies, 
A joyful sacrifice, . 

To thy blest name! 

3 Speak, O eternal Lord, 
Out of thy living w^ord, 

O give success! 
Do thou the truth impart 
Unto each waiting heart; 
Source of all strength thou art, 

Thy gospel bless ! 
535 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

4 To the great One and Three 
Glory and praises be 

In love now given ! 
Glad songs to thee we sing, 
Glad hearts to thee we bring, 
Till we our 'God and King 

Shall praise in heaven! 

William E. Evans. 



663 8s. 7s. 6L 

/"^HRIST is made the sure Foundation, 
^^ Christ the Head and Corner Stone, 
Chosen of the Lord, and precious, 

Binding all the church in one ; 
Holy Zion's help forever. 

And her confidence alone. 



2 To this temple, where we call thee. 
Come, O Lord of hosts, to-day: 

With thy wonted loving-kindness. 
Hear thy servants as they pray ; 

And thy fullest benediction 
Shed within its walls alway.- 



3 Here vouchsafe to all thy servants 
What they ask of thee to gain, 

What they gain from thee forever 
With the blessed to retain, 

And hereafter in thy glory 
Evermore with thee to reign. 

From the Latin. Tr. by John M. Neale. 
536 



ERFXTION AND DEDICATION OF CHURCHES 

663 L. M. 

A ND will the great eternal God 
^^"^ On earth establish his abode? 
And will he, from his radiant throne, 
Accept our temples for his own? 

2 These walls we to thy honor raise ; 
Long may they echo with thy praise : 
And thou, descending, fill the place 
With choicest tokens of thy grace. 

3 Here let the great Redeemer reign, 
With all the graces of his train ; 
While power divine his word attends. 
To conquer foes, and cheer his friends. 

4 And in that great decisive day. 
When God the nations shall survey, 
May it before the world appear 
That crowds were born to glory here. 

Philip Doddridge. 

664 8. 8. 6. D. 

r^ LORD, our God, almighty King, 
^-^ We fain would make this temple ring 

With our adoring praise; 
And joining with the ransomed host, 
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
Our grateful songs we raise. 

2 The heaven of heavens cannot contain 
Thy majesty, and in thy train 

Thy archangel veils his face; 
Yet curtained tent or temple fair. 
If humble, contrite hearts be there, 

May be thy resting place. 

537 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

3 We sing thy wondrous works and ways ; 
We sing the glorious displays 

Of love and power divine ; 
In all our past, thy matchless grace 
Hath been vouchsafed within this place 

The glory e'er be thine. 

4 These courts renewed and made more 

neat 
For thine abode, low at thy feet 
With prayer, to thee we bring ; 
Hear and forgive ; thy love distill ; 
This temple with thy glory fill ; 
Our Father and our King! 

Mrs. F. K. Stratton. 

665 C M. 

JEHOVAH, God, who dwelt of old 
J In temples made with hands, 
Thy power display, thy truth unfold, 
Where this new temple stands. 

2 Vouchsafe to meet thy children here, 
Nor ever hence depart ; 

From sorrow's eye wipe every tear, 
And bless each longing heart. 

3 The rich man's gift, the widow's mite 
Are blended in these walls ; 

These altars welcome all alike 
Who heed God's gracious calls. 

4 From things unholy and unclean 
We . separate this place ; 

May naught here ever come between 
This people and thy face ! 
538 



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ERECTION AND DEDICATION OF CHURCHES 

5 Now with this house we give to thee 
Ourselves, our hearts, our all. 

The pledge of faith and loyalty, 
Held subject to thy call. 

6 And when at last the blood-washed 

throng 
Is gathered from all lands, 
We'll enter with triumphant song 
The house not made with hands. 

Lewis R. Amis. 

666 Us. 

A AT' E rear not a temple, like Judah's of old, 

^ ^ Whose portals were marble, whose 

vaultings were gold ; 

No incense is lighted, no victims are slain. 

No monarch kneels praying to hallow the 

fane. 

2 More simple and lowly the walls that we 

' raise, 

And humbler the pomp of procession and 
praise, 

Where the heart is the altar whence in- 
cense shall roll,. 

And Messiah the King who shall pray for 
the soul. 

3 O Father, come in! btit not in the cloud 
Which filled the bright courts where thy 

chosen ones bowed; 
But come in that Spirit of glory and grace, 
Which beams on the soul and illumines the 

face. 

539 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

4 O come in the power of thy Hfe-giving 

word, 
And reveal to each heart its Redeemer 

and Lord ; 
Till faith bring' the peace to the penitent 

given, 
And love fill the air w4th the fragrance of 

heaven. Henry Ware, Jr. 



THE FAMILY 

667 C M. 

CINCE Jesus freely did appear 
^ To grace a marriage feast, 
O Lord, we ask thy presence here, 
To make a wedding guest. 



2 Upon the bridal pair look down. 
Who now have plighted hands ; 

Their union with thy favor crown, 
And bless the nuptial bands. 



3 With gifts of grace their hearts endow. 

Of all rich dowries best ; 
Their substance bless, and peace bestow. 

To sweeten all the rest. 



4 In purest love their souls unite. 
That they, with Christian care. 
May make domestic burdens light, 
By taking mutual share. 

John Berridge. 
540 



THE FAMILY 

668 Us. lOs. 

r^ PERFECT Love, all human thought 
^^ transcending, 

Lowly we kneel in prayer before thy 
throne. 
That theirs may be the love which knows 
no ending. 
Whom thou for evermore dost join in 
one. 



2 O perfect Life, be thou their full assur- 
ance 
Of tender charity and steadfast faith. 
Of patient hope and quiet, brave endurance. 
With childlike trust that fears nor pain 
nor death. 



3 Grant them the joy which brightens 
earthly sorrow ; 
Grant them the peace which calms all 
earthly strife. 
And to life's day the glorious unknown 
morrow 
That dawns upon eternal love and life. 
Dorothy F. Blomfield. 



[ 669 L.M. 

I T^HE gracious God whose mercy lends 

^ The light of home, the smile of friends, 
- Our gathered flock thine arms enfold, 
'As in the peaceful days of old. 

541 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

2 Wilt thou not hear us while we raise, 
In sweet accord of solemn praise, 

The voices that have mingled long 
In joyous flow of mirth and song? 

3 For all the blessings life has brought, 
For all its sorrowing hours have taught, 
For all we mourn, for all we keep, 

The hands we clasp, the loved that sleep, 

4 The noontide sunshine of the past, 
These brief, bright moments fading fast. 
The stars that gild our darkening years. 
The twilight ray from holier spheres, 

5 We thank thee. Father; let thy grace 
Our loving circle still embrace. 

Thy mercy shed its heavenly store, 
Thy peace be with us evermore. 

Oliver W. Holmes. 

Copyright, Houghton, Mifflin & Co. 



670 L. M. 

TI7ATHER of all, thy care we bless, 
^ Which crowns our families with peace : 
From thee they spring ; and by thy hand 
They are, and shall be still sustained. 

2 To God, most worthy to be praised. 
Be our domestic altars raised ; 
Who, Lord of heaven, yet deigns to come 
And sanctify our humblest home. 

542 



THE FAMILY 

3 To thee may each united house 
Morning and night present its vows; 
Our servants there, and rising race, 
Be taught thy precepts and thy grace. 

4 So may each future age proclaim 
The honors of thy glorious name, 
iVnd each succeeding race remove 
To join the family above. 

Philip Doddridge. 

671 Us. lOs. 

r^ HAPPY home, where thou art loved 
^-^ the dearest, 

Thou loving Friend, and Saviour of our 
race, 
And where among the guests there never 
cometh 
One who can hold such high and honored 
place ! 

2 O happy home, where two in heart united 
In holy faith and blessed hope are one. 

Whom death a little while alone divideth^ 
And cannot end the union here begun ! 

3 happy home, whose little ones are 

given 
Early to thee, in humble faith and 

prayer, 
To thee, their Friend, who from the heights 

of heaven 
Guides them, and guards with more than 

mother's care! 

543 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

4 happy home, where each one serves 

thee, lowly, 

Whatever his appointed work may be. 

Till every commxon task seems great and * 

holy. 

When it is done, O Lord, as unto thee! 



5 O happy home, where thou art not for- 
gotten 
When joy is overflowing, full, and free ; 
O happy home, where every wounded spirit 
Is brought, Physician, Comforter, to 
thee, — 



6 Until at last, when earth's day's work is 
ended 
All meet thee in the blessed home above, 
From whence thou camest, where thou hast 
ascended, 
Thy everlasting home of peace and love ! 
Carl J. Spitta. Tr. by Mrs. Alexander. 



THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

673 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

C HEPHERD of tender youth, 
"^ Guiding in love and truth 

Through devious w^ays ; 
Christ our triuraphant King, 
We come thy name to sing ; 
Hither our children bring 

To shout thy praise. 

544 . 



THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

2 Thou art our holy Lord, 
The all-subduing Word, 

Healer of strife; 
Thou didst thyself abase, 
That from sin's deep disgrace 
Thou mightest save our race. 

And give us life. 

3 Thou art the great High Priest ; 
Thou hast prepared the feast 

Of heavenly love; 
While in our mortal pain 
None calls on thee in vain ; 
Help thou dost not disdain. 

Help from above. 

. 4 Ever be thou our guide. 
Our shepherd, and our pride, 

Our staff and song ; 
Jesus, thou Christ of God, 
By thy perennial word 
Lead us where thou hast trod. 

Make our faith strong. 

5 So now, and till we die, 
Sound we thy praises high, 

And joyful sing; 
Infants, and the glad throng 
Who to thy church belong. 
Unite to swell the song 

To Christ our King. 

Clement of Alexandria. 
Tr. by Henry M. Dexter. 
B6 545 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

6^3 7. 7. 5. D. 

OEAUTEOUS are the flowers of earth, 
^ Flowers we bring with holy mirth, 

Bright and sweet and gay ; 
Will our Father deign to own 
Gifts we lay before his throne, 

On this happy day ? 

2 Yes, he will ; for all things bright 
Are most precious in his sight. 

And he loves to see 
Children come with flowers for him, 
Whom the flaming seraphim 

Worship ceaselessly. 

3 Yes, he will; for children's love 
Makes this world like heaven above, 

Where no evil reigns. 
And where all unite to bring 
Purest offerings, and sing 

Love's unending strains. - 

4 Yes, he will; for hearts that turn 
To the sick and poor, and learn 

How to make them glad. 
Shine like beacons on the strand 
Of-the far-off, happy land, 
- To the lost and sad. 

5 So our lowly gifts to thee, 
Lord of earth and sky and sea, 

Thou wilt kindly take; 
Every little flower we bring, 
Every simple hymn we sing, 
And not one forsake. 

William C. Dix. 
546 



,1 



THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

674 6.6.6.6.8.8. 

TIJUSHED was the evening hymn, 
^ ^ The temple courts were dark, 
The lamp was burning dim. 

Before the sacred ark: 
When suddenly a voice divine 
Rang through the silence of the shrine. 

2 The old man, meek and mild, 
The priest of Israel, slept ; 

His watch the temple-child. 

The little Levite, kept; 
And what from Eli's sense was sealed, 
The Lord to Hannah's son revealed. 

3 O give me Samuel's ear, 
The open ear, O Lord, 

Alive and quick to hear 

Each whisper of thy word ! 
Like him to answer at thy call. 
And to obey thee first of all. 

4 O give me Samuel's heart, 
A lowly heart, that waits » 

Where in thy house thou art. 

Or watches at thy gates ! 
By day and night, a heart that still 
Moves at the breathing of .thy will. 

5 O give me Samuel's mind, 

A sweet, unmurmuring faith, 
Obedient and resigned 

To thee in life and death ! 
That I may read with childlike eyes 
Truths that are hidden from the wise. 

James D. Burns. 
547 



SPFXIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

675 7. 7.7. 5! D. 

\\T1LT thou hear the voice of praise 
^ ^ Which the Httle children raise, 
Thou who art, from endless days, 

Glorious God of all? 
While the circling year has sped, 
Thou hast heavenly blessings shed, 
Like the dew, upon each head ; 

Still on thee we call. 

2 Still thy constant care bestow ; 
Let us each in wisdom grow, 
And in favor while below, 

With the God above. 
In our hearts the Spirit mild. 
Which adorned the Saviour-child, 
Gently soothe each impulse wild 

To the sway of love. 

3 Thine example, kept in view, 
Jesus, help us to pursue ; 

Lead us all our journey through 

By thy guiding hand ; 
And when life on earth is o'er, 
Where the blest dwell evermore. 
May we praise thee and adore, 

An unbroken band. 

Caroline L. Rice, 

676 7s. 

C AVIOUR, teach me day by day, 
"^ Love's sweet lesson to obey; 
Sweeter lesson caiginot be. 
Loving him who first loved me. 
548 



THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

2 With a childlike heart of love, 
At thy bidding may I move ; 
Prompt to serve and follow thee, 
Loving him who first loved me. 

3 Teach me all thy steps to trace. 
Strong to follow in thy grace ; 
Learning how to love from thee ; 
Loving him who first loved me. 

4 Love in loving finds employ, 
In obedience all her joy ; 
Ever new that joy will be. 
Loving him who first loved me. 

5 Thus may I rejoice to show 
That I feel the love I owe ; 
Singing, till thy face I see. 

Of his love who first loved me. 

Jane E. Leeson, 

677 8s. 7s. 6L 

C AVIOUR, like a shepherd lead us, 
"^ Much we need thy tenderest care ; 
In thy pleasant pastures feed us. 

For our use thy folds prepare ; 
Blessed Jesus ! 

Thou hast bought us, thine we are. 

2 We are thine, do thou befriend us. 
Be the guardian of our way ; 

Keep thy flock, from sin defend us, 
Seek us when we go astray : 

Blessed Jesus ! 
Hear, O hear us, when we pray. 

549 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

3 Thou hast promised to receive us, 
Poor and sinful though we be ; 

Thou hast mercy to reheve us, 

Grace to cleanse, and power to free : 

Blessed Jesus! 
We will early turn to thee. 

4 Early let us Seek thy favor, 
Early let us do thy will ; 

Blessed Lord and only Saviour, 
With thy love our bosoms fill : 

Blessed Jesus ! 
Thou hast loved us^ love us still. 

Author Unknown, 



I 



678 CM. 

O Y cool Siloam's shady rill 
^ How fair the lily grows ! 
How sweet the breath, beneath the hill, 
Of Sharon's dewy rose! 

2 Lo! such the child whose early feet 
The paths of peace have trod ; 

Whose secret heart, with influence sweet, 
Is upward drawn to God. 

3 By cool Siloam's shady rill 
The lily must decay ; 

The rose that blooms beneath the hill 
Must shortly fade away. 

4 And soon, too soon, the wintry hour 
Of man's maturer age 

Will shake the soul with sorrow's power, 
And stormy passion's rage. 
550 



THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

5 O Thou, whose infant feet were found 
Within thy Father's shrine, 

Whose years, with changeless virtue 
crowned, 
Were all alike divine ; 

6 Dependent on thy bounteous breath, 
We seek thy grace alone, 

In childhood, manhood, age, and death, 
-To keep us still thine own. 

Reginald Heber. 

679 CM. 

LTOSANNA! be the children's song, 
^ ^ To Christ, the children's King; 
His praise, to whom our souls belong. 
Let all the children sing. 

2 Hosanna ! sound from hill to hill, 
And spread from plain to plain. 

While louder, sweeter, clearer still, 
Woods echo to the strain. 

3 Hosanna! on the wings of light, 
O'er earth and ocean fly, 

Till morn to eve, and noon to night, 
And heaven to earth, reply. 

4 Hosanna ! then, our song shall be ; • 
Hosanna to our King ! 

Thi§ is the children's jubilee ; 
Let all the children sing. 

James Montgomery. 
551 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

680 7s. 6s- D. 

'yHERE'S a Friend for little children 
•^ Above the bright blue sky, 
A Friend who never changes, 

Whose love will never die ; 
Our earthly friends may fail us. 

And change with changing years, 
This Friend is always worthy 

Of that dear name he bears. 

2 There's a rest for little children 
Above the bright blue sky, 

Who love the blessed Saviour, 

And to the Father cry ; 
A rest from every turmoil. 

From sin and sorrow free. 
Where every little pilgrim 

Shall rest eternally. 

3 There's a home for little children 
Above the bright blue sky, 

Where Jesus reigns in glory, 

A home of peace and joy; 
No home on earth is like it. 

Nor can with it compare ; 
For every one is happy, 

Nor could be happier there. 

4 There's a song for little children 
Above the bright blue sky, 

A song that will not weary. 
Though sung continually; 

552 



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THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

A song which even angels 

Can never, never sing ; 
They know not Christ as Saviour, 

But worship him as King. 

5 There's a crown for Httle children 

Above the bright blue sky, 
And all who look for Jesus 

Shall wear it by and by ; 
All, all above is treasured, 

And found in Christ alone : 
Lord, grant thy little children 

To know thee as their own. 

Albert Midlane. 

681 6s. 5s. D. 

O RIGHTLY gleams our banner, 
^-^ Pointing to the sky. 
Waving wanderers onward 

To their home on high. 
Journeying o'er the desert. 

Gladly thus we pray. 
And with hearts united 

Take our heavenward way. 
Brightly gleams our banner. 

Pointing to the sky. 
Waving wanderers onward 
To their home on high. 

2 Jesus, Lord and Master, 

At thy sacred feet. 
Here with hearts rejoicing 

vSee thy children meet ; 

553 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

Often have we left thee, 

Often gone astray ; 
Keep us, mighty Saviour, 

In the narrow way. 



3 All our days direct us 
In the way we go ; 

Lead us on victorious 

Over every foe: ^ 

Bid thine angels shield us 

When the storm-clouds lower ; 
Pardon, Lord, and save us 

In the last dread hour. 

4 Then with saints and angels 
May we join above. 

Offering prayers and praises 

At thy throne of love ; 
When the toil is over, 

Then come rest and peace ; 
Jesus in his beaut}^ ; 

Songs that never cease. 

Thomas J. Potter. Alt. 

683 R M. 

T THINK when I read that sweet story of 
^ old. 

When Jesus was here among men. 
How he called little children as lambs to 
his fold, 
I should like to have been with him 
then. 

554 



THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

1 wish that his hands had been placed on 

my head, 
That his arms had been thrown around 

me, 
That I might have seen his kind look when 

he said, 
Let the little ones come unto me. 

2 'Yet still to his footstool in prayer I may 

And ask for a share in his love ; 
And if I thus earnestly seek him below, 
I shall see him and hear him above : 
In that beautiful place he has gone to pre- 
. pare, 
For all who are w^ashed and forgiven ; 
And many dear children shall be with him 
there. 
For of such is the kingdom of heaven. 

Jemima T. Luke. 

683 6s. 5s. D. 

/^^HRIST, who once amongst us 
^^ As a child did dwell, 
Is the children's Saviour, 

And he loves us well ; 
If we keep our promise 

Made him at the font, 
He will be our Shepherd, 

And we shall not want. 

2 There it was they laid us 

In those tender arms, 
Where the lambs are carried 

Safe from all alarms ; 

555 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

If we trust his promise, 

He will let us rest 
In his arms forever, 

Leaning on his breast. 



3 Though we may not see him 
For a little while, 

We shall know he holds us, 

Often feel his smile ; 
Death will be to slumber 

In that sweet embrace. 
And we shall aw^aken 

To behold his face. 

4 He will be our Shepherd 
After as before. 

By still heavenly waters 

Lead us evermore, 
Make us lie in pastures 

Beautiful and green, 
Where none thirst or hunger. 

And no tears are seen. 



5 Jesus, our good Shepherd, 

Laying down thy life. 
Lest thy sheep should perish 

In the cruel strife. 
Help us to remember 

All thy love and care. 
Trust in thee, and love thee 

Always, ever3rwhere. 

W. St. Hill Bourne. 
556 



THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

684 L. M. 

T^HERE was a time when children sang 
^ The Saviour's praise with sacred glee, 
And all the hills of Judah rang 
With their exulting jubilee. 

2 O to have joined their rapturous songs, 
And swelled their sweet hosannas high. 

And blessed him with our feeble tongues. 
As he, the Man of grief, went by! 

3 But Christ is now a glorious King, 
And angels in his presence bow ; 

The humble songs that we can sing, 
O will he, can he, hear them now? 

4 He can, he will, he loves to hear 

The notes which loving children raise : 
Jesus, we come with trembling fear, 

O teach our hearts and tongues to praise ! 

5 We join the hosts around thy throne, 
Who once, like us, the desert trod; 

And thus we make their song our own, 
Hosanna to the Son of God ! 

Thomas R. Taylor. 



685 6s. 5s. 

JESUS, meek and gentle, 
Son of God most high. 
Pitying, loving Saviour, 
Hear thy children's cry. 

557 



I 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

2 Give us holy freedom, 
Fill our hearts with love ; 

Draw us, holy Jesus, 
To the realms above. 

3 Lead us on our journey, 
Be thyself the way 

Through the earthly darkness 
To the heavenly day. 

George R. PrynneJ 

EDUCATION 

686 L.M. 

n^HE Lord our God alone is strong; 
^ His hands build not for one brief day ; 
His wondrous works, through ages long. 
His wisdom and his power display. 

2 His mountains lift their solemn forms, 
To watch in silence o'er the land ; 

The rolling ocean, rocked with storms, 
Sleeps in the hollow of his hand. 

3 Beyond the heavens he sits alone, 
The universe obeys his nod ; 

The lightning-rifts disclose his throne, 
And thunders voice the name of God. 

4 Thou sovereign God, receive this gift 
Thy willing servants offer thee ; 

Accept the prayers that thousands lift, 
And let these halls thy temple be. 

5 And let those learn, who here shall meet 
True wisdom is with reverence crowned I 

And. science walks with humble feet 
To seek the God that faith hath found. 

Caleb T. Winchester. 

558 



CHARITIES AND REFORMS 

A LMIGHTY Lord, with one accord 
^^^ We offer thee our youth, 
And pray that thou would 'st give us now 
The warfare of the truth. 

2 Thy cause doth claim our souls by name, 
Because that Y^^e are strong ; 

In all the land, one steadfast band. 
May we to Christ belong. 

3 Let fall on every college hall 
The luster of thy cross. 

That love may dare thy work to share 
And count all else as loss. 

4 Our hearts be ruled, our spirits schooled 
Alone thy will to seek ; 

And when we find thy blessed mind, 
Instruct our lips to speak. 

M. WooLSEY Stryker. 

' CHARITIES AND REFORMS 

688 S. M. 

A A /"E give thee but thine own, 
^ ^ Whate'er the gift may be ; 
All that we have is thine alone, 
A trust, O Lord, from thee. 

2 May we thy bounties thus 

As stewards true receive, 
And gladly, as thou blessest us. 

To thee our fi_rst fruits give. 

559 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

3 O hearts are bruised and dead, 
And homes are bare and cold, 

And lambs for whom the Shepherd bled 
Are straying from the fold! 

4 To comfort and to bless. 
To find a balm for woe, 

To tend the lone and fatherless, 
Is angels' work below. 

5 The captive to release. 
To God the lost to bring. 

To teach the way of life and peace, — 
It is a Christlike thing. 

6 And w^e believe thy word. 
Though dim our faith may be ; 

Whate'er for thine we do, O Lord, 

We do it unto thee. 

William W. How. 

689 L. M. 

DEAR ties of mutual succor bind 
The children of our feeble race. 
And if our brethren were not kind, 
This earth were but a weary place. 

2 We lean on others as we walk 

Life's twilight path, with pitfalls strewn 
And 'twere an idle boast to talk 
Of treading that dim path alone. 

3 Amid the snares misfortune lays 
Unseen beneath the steps of all, 

Blest is the love that seeks to raise, 

And stay and strengthen thqse who fall 
560 



CHARITIES AND REFORMS 

4 Till, taught by Him who for our sake 
Bore every form of life's distress, 

: With every passing year we make 
The sum of human sorrow less. 

William C. Bryant. 

Copyright, D. Appleton & Co. 

690 C M. 

^A rnO is thy neighbor? He whom thou 
^ ^ Hast power to aid or bless ; 
Whose aching heart or burning brow 
Thy soothing hand may press. 

2 Thy neighbor? 'Tis the fainting poor, 
Whose eye with want is dim ; 

O enter thou his humble door, 
With aid and peace for him. 

3 Thy neighbor? He who drinks the cup 
When sorrow drowns the brim ; 

With words of high, sustaining hope, 
Go thou and comfort him. 

4 Thy neighbor ? Pass no mourner by ; 
Perhaps thou canst redeem 

A breaking heart from misery ; 
Go, share thy lot with him. 

William B. O. Peabody. 

691 L.M. 

TLJELP us, O Lord, thy yoke to wear, 
^ ^ Delighting in thy perfect will ; 
Each other's burdens learn to bear, 
And thus thy law of love fulfill. 
37 561 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

2 He that hath pity on the poor 
Lendeth his substance to the Lord ; 

And, lo!,his recompense is sure, 

For more than all shall be restored. 

3 Teach us, with glad, ungrudging heart, 
As thou hast blest our various store. 

From our abundance to impart 
A liberal portion to the poor.' 

4 To thee our all devoted be, 

In whom we breathe and move and live ; 
Freely we have received from thee ; 
Freely may we rejoice to give. 

Thomas Cotterill. 

692 8* 8. 8. 4. 

/^ LORD of heaven and earth and sea, 
^-^ To thee all praise and glory be ! 
How shall we show our love to thee. 
Who givest all? 

2 The golden sunshine, vernal air, ' 
Sweet flowers and fruit thy love declare ; 
When harvests ripen, thou art there. 

Who givest all. 

3 For peaceful homes, and healthful days, 
For all the blessings earth displays. 

We owe thee thankfulness and praise. 
Who givest all. 

4 Thou didst not spare thine only Son, 
But gav'st him for a world undone, 
And freely with that blessed One 

Thou givest all. 
562 



CHARITIES AND REFORMS 

5 Thou giv'st the Spirit's holy dower, 
Spirit of life and love and power, 
And dost his sevenfold graces shower 

Upon us all. 

6 For souls redeemed, for sins forgiven, 
For means of grace and hopes of heaven, 
What can to thee, O Lord, be given, 

Who givest all? 

7 We lose what on ourselves we spend, 
We have, as treasure without end, 
Whatever, Lord, to thee we lend, 

Who givest all. 

8 Whatever, Lord, we lend to thee, 
Repaid a thousandfold will be ; 
Then gladly will we give to thee 

Who givest all. 

9 To thee, from whom we all derive 
Our life, our gifts, our power to give ; 
O may we ever with thee live. 

Who givest all ! 

Christopher Wordsworth. 

693 7s. D. 

pOUR thy blessings. Lord, like showers, 
^ On these barren lives of ours ; 
Warm and quicken them with grace 
Till they bloom and bear apace 
Fruit of prayer and fruit of praise. 
Holy thoughts and kindly ways. 
Loving sacrifices shown 
Wheresoever need is known. 
563 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

2 Chief est, Lord, to-day may we 
In the sick and suffering see, 

Those whom thou would 'st have us bless 
With fraternal tenderness, 
With our treasure freely poured, 
With compassion's richer hoard. 
With these ministries most dear 
To thy stricken children here. 

3 Heavy is the cross they bear. 
But our love that cross can share ; 
Dark thy Providence must seem. 
But our cheer can cast a gleam^ 
On their lot ; and in our turn 
Holiest lessons we may learn. 
Where thine own revealing light 
Streams through pain's mysterious night | 

Miss Kimball. 

694 CM. 

C HE loved her Saviour, and to him 
^ Her costliest present brought; 
To crown his head, or grace his name, 
No gift too rare she thought. 

2 So let the Saviour be adored. 
And not the poor despised ; 

Give to the hungry from your hoard. 
But all, give all to Christ. 

3 Go, clothe the naked, lead the blind, 
Give to the weary rest ; 

For sorrow's children comfort find, 
And help for all distressed ; 
564 



CHARITIES AND REFORMS 

4 But give to Christ alone thy heart, 
Thy faith, thy love supreme ; 

Then for his sake thine alms impart, 
And so give all to him. 

William Cutter, 

695 L. M. 

V\ rHEN Jesus dwelt in mortal clay, 
^ ^ What were his works, from day to 

day. 
But miracles of power and grace. 
That spread salvation through our race ? 

2 At his command, from ray less night 
Redeemed, the blind receive their sight; 
The deaf in rapture hear his voice, 

The dumb in songs of praise rejoice. 

3 Teach us, O Lord, to keep in view 
Thy pattern, and thy steps pursue ; 
Let alms bestowed, let kindness done, 
Be witnessed by each rolling sun. 

4 Teach us to mark, from day to day. 
In generous acts our radiant way, 
Tread the same path our Saviour trod. 
The path to glory and to God. 

Thomas Gibbons. 

696 C M. 

f^ HOW can they look up to heaven, 
^^ And ask for mercy there, 
Who never soothed the poor man's pang, 
Nor dried the orphan's tear? 
565 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

2 The dread omnipotence of heaven 

We every hour provoke; 
Yet still the mercy of our God 

Withholds the avenging stroke : 



I: 



3 And Christ was still the healing friend 
Of poverty and pain ; 

And never did imploring soul 
His garment touch in vain. 

4 May we with hum^ble effort take 
Example from above ; 

And thence the active lesson learn 
Of charity and love ! 

Simon Browne. 

697 " R M. 

13 ESCUE the perishing, 
■^^ Care for the dying, 
Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave : 
Weep o'er the erring one. 
Lift up the fallen, 
Tell them of Jesus the mighty to save. 
Rescue the perishing. 
Care for the dying; 
Jesus is merciful, 
Jesus will save. 

2 Though they are slighting him, 

Still he is waiting. 
Waiting the penitent child to receive : 

Plead with them earnestly, 

Plead with them gently : 
He will forgive if they only believe. 
566 . 



CHARITIES AND REFORMS 

3 Down in the human heart, 
Crushed by the tempter, 

Feelings lie buried that grace can restore : 

Touched by a loving heart, 

Wakened by kindness, 
Chords that were broken will vibrate once 
more. 

4 Rescue the perishing. 
Duty demands it; 

Strength for thy labor the Lord will pro- 
vide: 
Back to the narrow way 
Patiently win them; 
Tell the poor wanderer a Saviour has died. 

Fanny J. Crosby. 

698 S. M. 

]\/r OURN for the thousands slain, 
iVl 'pi^g youthful and the strong ; 
Mourn for the wine cup's fearful reign, 
And the deluded throng. 

2 Mourn for the ruined soul — 

Eternal life and light 
Lost by the fiery, maddening bowl. 

And turned to hopeless night. 

. 3 Mourn for the lost ; but call. 
Call to the strong, the free ; 
Rouse them to shun that dreadful fall, 
And to the refuge flee. 
567 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

4 Mourn for the lost ; but pray, 

Pray to our God above, 
To break the fell destroyer's sway, 

And show his saving love. 

Seth C. Brace. 

699 C M. 

T^HINK gently of the erring one; 
^ O let us not forget. 
However darkly stained by sin. 
He is our brother yet ! 

2 Heir of the same inheritance. 
Child of the selfsame God, 

He hath but stumbled in the path 
We have in weakness trod. 

3 Speak gently to the erring ones : 
We yet may lead them back, 

With holy words, and tones of love, 
From misery's thorny track. 

4 Forget not, brother, thou hast sinned, 
And sinful yet may'st be ; 

Deal gently with the erring heart, 
As God hath dealt with thee. 

Miss Fletcher. 

NATIONAL OCCASIONS 

700 ^ C M. 

/^ LORD, our fathers oft have told, 
^-^ In our attentive ears. 
Thy wonders in their days performed. 
And in more ancient years. 
568 



NATIONAL OCCASIONS 

2 'Twas not their courage nor their sword 
To them salvation gave ; 

'Twas not their number nor their strength 
That did their country save ; 

3 But thy right hand, thy powerful arm. 
Whose succor they implored, 

Thy providence protected them 
Who thy great namie adored. 

4 As thee their God our fathers owned. 
So thou art still our King ; 

0, therefore, as thou didst to them, 
To us deliverance bring ! 

5 To thee the glory we ascribe, 
From whom salvation came ; 

In God, our shield, w^e will rejoice, 
iVnd ever bless thy name. 

Tate and Brady. 



701 CM. 

T ORD, while for all mankind we pray, 
^^ Of every clime and coast, 
hear us for our native land, 
The land we love the most. 

2 guard our shores from every foe ; 

With peace our borders bless. 
Our cities with prosperity. 

Our fields with plenteousness. 
569 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

3 Unite us in the sacred love 

Of knowledge, truth, and thee ; 
And let our hills and valleys shout 
The songs of liberty. 

4 Lord of the nations, thus to thee 
Our country-we commend ; 

Be thou her refuge and her trust, 
Her everlasting Friend. 

John R. Wreford. 

703 6.6-4.6:6.6.4. 

IV/r Y country, 'tis of thee, 
^^^ Sweet land of liberty, 

Of thee I sing : 
Land where my fathers died. 
Land of the pilgrims' pride, 
From every mountain side 

Let freedom ring ! 

2 My native country, thee. 
Land of the noble, free. 

Thy name I love ; 
I love thy rocks and rills. 
Thy woods and templed hills; 
My heart with rapture thrills. 

Like that above. 

3 Let music swell the breeze. 
And ring from all the trees 

Sweet freedom's song: 
Let mortal tongues awake ; 
Let all that breathe partake ; 
Let rocks their silence break. 

The sound prolong. 
570 



NATIONAL OCCASIONS 

4 Our fathers' God, to thee, 
Author of liberty, 

To thee we sing ; 
Long may our land be bright 
With freedom's holy light; 
Protect us by thy might, 

Great God, our King. 

Samuel Francis Smith. 

703 6. 6. 4 6. 6. 6. 4. 

f^ OD bless our native land ! 
^^ Firm may she ever stand. 

Through storm and night : 
When the wild tempests rave. 
Ruler of wind and wave, 
Do thou our country save 

By thy great might ! 

2 For her our prayer shall rise 
To God, above the skies ; 

On him we wait : 
Thou who art ever nigh, 
Guarding with watchful eye. 
To thee aloud we cry, 

God save the State ! 
Charles T. Brooks and John S. Dwight. 

704 lOs. 

r^ OD of our fathers, whose almighty hand 
^^ Leads forth in beauty all the starry 

band 
Of shining worlds in splendor through the 

skies. 
Our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 
571 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past, 
In this free land by thee our lot is cast ; 
Be thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay, 
Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen 

way. 

3 From war's alarms, from deadly pesti- 

lence, 
Be thy strong arm our ever sure defense ; 
Thy true religion in our hearts increase, 
Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in 

peace. 

4 Refresh thy people on their toilsome 

way. 
Lead us from night to never-ending day; 
Fill all our lives with love and grace divine. 
And glory, laud, and praise be ever thine. 

Daniel C. Roberts. 



705 L. M. 

/^ GOD of love, O King of Peace, 

^-^ Make wars throughout the world to 

cease ; 
The wrath of sinful man restrain ; 
Give peace, O God, give peace again. 

2 Remember, Lord, thy works of old. 
The wonders that our fathers told ; 
Remember not our sin's dark stain ; 
Give peace, O God, give peace again. 

572 



NATIONAL OCCASIONS 

3 Whom shall we trust but thee, O Lord? 
Where rest but on thy faithful word ? 
None ever called on thee in vain ; 

Give peace, O God, give peace again. 

4 Where saints and angels dwell above, 
AH hearts are knit in holy love ; 

bind us in that heavenly chain ; 
Give peace, O God, give peace again. 

Henry W. Baker. 

706 L. M. 

t^ RE AT God of nations, now to thee 
^-^ Our hymn of gratitude we raise ; 
With humble heart and bending knee 
We offer thee our song of praise. 

2 Thy name we bless. Almighty God, 
For all the kindness thou hast shown 

To this fair land the pilgrims trod, 
This land we fondly call our own. 

3 Here freedom spreads her banner wide 
And casts her soft and hallowed ray ; 

Here thou our fathers' steps didst guide 
In safety through their dangerous way. 

4 We praise thee that the gospel's light 
Through all our land its radiance sheds, 

Dispels the shades of error's night, 

And heavenly blessings round us spreads. 

5 Great God, preserve us in thy fear; 
In danger still our guardian be ; 

spread thy truth's bright precepts here ; 
Let all the people worship thee. 

Alfred A. Woodhull. 
573 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

r^ OD, the All-Terrible ! thou who ordainest 
^^ Thunder thy clarion, and lightning 

thy sword; 
Show forth thy pity on high where thou 

reignest ; 
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 

2 God, the Omnipotent! mighty Avenger, 
Watching invisible, judging unheard; 

Save us in mercy, O save us from danger ; 
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 

3 God, the All-Merciful! earth hath for- 

saken 
Thy ways all holy, and slighted thy word ; 
Let not thy wrath in its terror awaken ; 
Give to us pardon and peace, O Lord. 

4 So will thy people, with thankful de- 

votion. 
Praise him who saved them from peril 

and sword. 
Shouting in chorus, from ocean to ocean. 
Peace to the nations, and praise to the 

Lord. Henry F. Chorley. 

708 L. H. 

t^ REAT God ! beneath whose piercing eye 
^^ The earth's extended kingdoms lie; 
Whose favoring smile upholds them all. 
Whose anger smites them, and they fall ; 
574 



NATIONAL OCCASIONS 

2 We bow before thy heavenly throne ; 
Thy power we see, thy greatness own ; 
Yet, cherished by thy milder voice, 
Our bosoms tremble and rejoice. 

3 Thy kindness to our fathers shown 
Their children's children long shall own ; 
To thee, with grateful hearts, shall raise 
The tribute of exulting praise. 

4 Led on by thine unerring aid, 
Secure the paths of life we tread ; 
And, freely as the vital air. 

Thy first and noblest bounties share. 

5 Great God, our Guardian, Guide, and 

Friend ! 
O still thy sheltering arm extend ; 
Preserved by thee for ages past. 
For ages let thy kindness last ! 

William Roscoe. Alt. 



709 8s. 7s. 

THREAD Jehovah! God of nations! 
-^-^ From thy temple in the skies. 
Hear thy people's supplications ; 
Now for their deliverance rise. 

2 Lo ! with deep contrition turning. 

In thy holy place we bend ; 
Hear us, fasting, praying, mourning ; 

Hear us, spare us, and defend. 
575 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

3 Though our sins, our hearts confounding, 
Long and loud for vengeance call, 

Thou hast mercy more abounding ; 
Jesus' blood can cleanse them all. 

4 Let that mercy veil transgression ; 
Let that blood our guilt efface : 

Save thy people from oppression ; 
Save from spoil thy holy place. 

Thomas Cotterill. 



*:iO 8s. 6L 

f^ OD of our fathers, known of old, 
^^ Lord of our far-flung battle line, 
Beneath whose awful hand w^e hold 

Dominion over palm and pine : 
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, 
Lest we forget, lest we forget! 

2 The tumult and the shouting dies ; 
The captains and the kings depart ; 

Still stands thine ancient sacrifice. 
An humble and a contrite heart: 
Lord God of Hosts, be w^ith us yet, 
Lest we forget, lest we forget! 

3 Far-called our navies melt away. 

On dune and headland sinks the fire ; 
Lo, all our pomp of yesterday 

Is one with Nineveh and Tyre ! 
Judge of the nations, spare us yet. 
Lest we forget, lest we forget! 
576 



NATIONAL OCCASIONS 

4 If, drunk with sight of power, we loose 
Wild tongues that have not thee in awe, 

Such boasting as the Gentiles use 

Or lesser breeds without the law : 
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, 
Lest we forget, lest we forget! 

5 For heathen heart that puts her trust 
In reeking tube and iron shard ; 

All valiant dust that builds on dust, 

And guarding calls not thee to guard: 
For frantic boast and foolish word. 
Thy mercy on thy people. Lord! 

RuDYARD Kipling. 

711 7s. D. 

C WELL the anthem, raise the song ; 
"^ Praises to our God belong ; 
Saints and angels join to sing 
Praises to the heavenly King. 
Blessings from his liberal laand 
Flow around this happy land : 
Kept by him no foes annoy ; 
Peace and freedom we enjoy. 

2 Here, beneath a virtuous sway 
May we cheerfully obey ; 
Never feel oppression's rod, . 
Ever own and worship God. 
Hark ! the voice of nature sings 
Praises to the King of kings ; 
Let us join the choral song, 
And the grateful notes prolong. 

Nathan Strong. Alt. 
38 577 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

/^UR thought of thee is glad with hope, 
^-^ Dear country of our love and prayer ; 
Thy way is down no fatal slope, 
But up to freer sun and air. 

2 Tried as by furnace fires, and yet 
By God's grace only stronger made ; 

In future tasks before thee set 

Thou shalt not lack the old-time aid. 

3 Great, without seeking to be great 
By fraud or conquest ; rich in gold, 

But richer in the large estate 

Of virtue which thy children hold. 

4 With peace that comes of purity, 
And strength to simple justice due. 

So runs our loyal dream of thee. 

God of our fathers! make it true. , 

5 land of lands ! to thee we give 
Our love, our trust, our service free; • 

For thee thy sons shall nobly live. 
And at thy need shall die for thee. 

John G. Whittier. 

Copyright, Houghton, Mifflin & Co. 

713 L.M. 

/^UR fathers' God, to thee we raise, 
^-^ In cheerful song, our grateful praise ; 
From shore to shore the anthems rise ; 
Accept a nation's sacrifice. 
578 



NATIONAL OCCASIONS 

2 Incline our hearts with godly fear 
To seek thy face, thy word revere; 
Cause thou all wrongs, all strife to cease, 
And lead us in the paths of peace. 



3 Here may the weak a welcome find. 
And wealth increase with lowly mind ; 
A refuge, still, for all oppressed, 
O be our land forever blest ! 



4 Thy wisdom. Lord, thy guidance lend, 
Where'er our widening bounds extend; 
Inspire our wills to speed thy plan : 
The kingdom, of the Son of man ! 



5 Through all the past thy truth we trace, 
Thy ceaseless care, thy signal grace ; 
O may our. children's children prove 
Thy sovereign, everlasting love. 

Benjamin Copeland. 



^14 ^ CM.D. 

/^ KING of kings, O Lord of hosts, whose 

^-^ throne is lifted high 

Above the nations of the earth, the armies 

of the sky, 
The spirits of the perfected may give their 

nobler songs; 
And we, thy children, worship thee^ to 

whom all praise belongs. 
579 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

2 Thy hand has hid within our fields 

treasures of countless worth ; 
The light, the suns of other years, shine 

from the depths of earth ; 
The very dust, inbreathed by thee, the 

clods all cold and dead, 
Wake into beauty and to life, to give thy 

children bread. 

3 Thou who hast sown the sky with stars, 

setting thy thoughts in gold, 
Hast crowned our nation's life, and ours, 

with blessings manifold ; 
Thy mercies have been numberless; thy 

love, thy grace, thy care. 
Were wider than our utmost need, and 

higher than our prayer. 

4 O King of kings, O Lord of hosts, our 

fathers' God and ours! 
Be with us in the future years; and if the 

tempest lowers. 
Look through the cloud with light of love, 

and smile our tears away 
And lead us through the brightening years 

to heaven's eternal day. 

Henry Burton. 

THE SEASONS 

715 L. M. 

T7TERNAL Source of every joy, 
^^^ Well may thy praise our lips employ, 
While in thy temple we appear. 
Whose goodness crowns the circling year, 
580 



THE SEASONS 

2 Seasons, and months, and weeks, and 

days. 
Demand successive songs of praise ; 
Still be the cheerful homage paid, 
'With opening light and evening shade. 

3 Here in thy house shall incense rise, 
And circling Sabbaths bless our eyes. 
Still we will make thy mercies known 
Around thy board, around our own. 

4 may our more harmonious tongue 
In worlds unknown pursue the song; 
And in those brighter courts adore. 
Where days and years revolve no more! 

Philip Doddridge. 

716 7s. 6s.D. 

Wl E plow^ the fields and scatter 
^ ^ The good seed on the land, 
But it is fed and watered 

By God's almighty hand; 
He sends the snow in winter. 

The warmth to swell the grain. 
The breezes and the sunshine, 

And soft refreshing rain. 

2 He only is the Maker 

Of all things near and far ; 
He paints the wayside flower, 

He lights the evening-star; 
The winds and waves obey him, 

By him the birds are fed ; 
Much more to us, his children, 

He gives our daily bread. 
581 



SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS 

3 We thank thee, then, O Father, 

For all things bright and good, 
The seedtime and the harvest. 

Our life, our health, our food; 
Accept the gifts we offer 

For all thy love imparts. 
And, what thou most desirest. 

Our humble, thankful hearts. 

Matthias Claudius. 
Tr. by Jane M. Campbell. 

717 7s. a 

/^^OME, ye thankful people, come, 
^^ Raise the song of harvest-home : 
All is safely gathered in, 
Ere the winter storms begin; 
God, our Maker, doth provide 
For our wants to be supplied : 
Come to God's own temple, come. 
Raise the song of harvest-home. 

2 All the world is God's own field. 
Fruit unto his praise to yield ; 
Wheat and tares together sown, 
Unto joy or sorrow grown ; 

First the blade, and then the ear. 
Then the full corn shall appear : 
Lord of harvest, grant that we 
Wholesome grain and pure may be. 

3 For the Lord our God shall come. 
And shall take his harvest home ; 
From his field shall in that day 

All offenses purge away ; 
582 



DOXOLOGIES 

Give his angels charge at last 
In the fire the tares to cast ; 
But the fruitful ears to store 
In his garner evermore. 

4 Even so, Lord, quickly come 
To thy final harvest-home ; 
Gather thou thy people in, 
Free from sorrow, free from sin ; 
There, forever purified. 
In thy presence to abide : 
Come, with all thine angels, come, 
Raise the glorious harvest-home. 

Henry Alford. 



DOXOLOGIES 



718 L.M. 

pRAISE God, from whom all blessings 
^ flow; 

Praise him, all creatures here below ; 
Praise him above, ye heavenly host ; 
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 

Thomas Ken. 

719 CM. 

ISJ^OW let the Father, and the Son, 
^ ^ And Spirit, be adored ; 
Where there are works to make him 
known. 
Or saints to love the Lord. 

Isaac Watts. 

583 



DOXOLOGIES 

730 CM. 

"T^O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
^ The God whom we adore, 
Be glory, as it was, is now. 
And shall be evermore. 

Tate and Brady. 

721 CM. 

T^HE God of mercy be adored, 
^ Who calls our souls from death, 
Who saves by his redeeming word. 

And new-creating breath; 
To praise the Father, and the Son, 

And Spirit all-divine. 
The One in Three, and Three in One, 
Let saints and angels join. 

Isaac Watts. 

733 S.M. 

T^O God, the Father, Son, 
^ And Spirit, One in Three, 
Be glory, as it was, is now, 

And shall forever be. John Wesley. 

733 8s. 7s.D. 

T ORD, dismiss us with thy blessing, 
^^ Bid us now depart in peace ; 
Still on heavenly manna feeding, 

Let our faith and love increase : 
Fill each breast with consolation ; 

Up to thee our hearts we raise : 
When we reach our blissful station. 

Then we'll give thee nobler praise. 

Robert Hawker. 
584 



DOXOLOGIES 

734 8. 7. 8. 7. 4. 7. 

/^"^REAT Jehovah! we adore thee, 
^^ God the Father, God the Son, 
God the Spirit, joined in glory 

On the same eternal throne: 
Endless praises 

To Jehovah, Three in One ! 

William Goode. 

735 7s. 

C ING we to our God above, 
"^ Praise eternal as his love ; 
Praise him, all y6 heavenly host, — ' 
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 

Charles Wesley. 

736 7. 6. 7. 6. 7. 8. 7. 6. 

pATHER, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
^ Thy Godhead we adore. 
Join we with the heavenly host, 

To praise thee evermore ! 
Live, by earth and heaven adored, 

The Three in One, the One in Three ; 
Holy, holy, holy Lord, 

All glory be to thee ! 

Charles Wesley. 

737 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 
nrO God, the Father, Son, 

^ And Spirit, Three in One, 
All praise be given! 
Crown him, in every song ; 
To him your hearts belong : 
Let all his praise prolong, 
On earth, in heaven! 

Edwin F. Hatfield. 
^ 58s 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL 
PIECES 



DIRECTIONS FOR CHANTING 

1 Chants consist of two distinct divi- 
sions : one portion is recited, the other por- 
tion is sung. 

2 The words from the commencement 
of each verse and half verse up to the ac- 
cented syllable, which is printed in italics, 
are called the Recitation, and should be re- 
cited smoothly, and without undue haste. 

3 On reaching the accented syllable, and 
beginning with it, the music of the chant 
commences, in strict time (a tempo), the 
upright strokes corresponding to the bars. 
The Recitation must therefore be consid- 
ered as outside the chant, and may be of 
any length. The note on which the Reci- 
tation is made is called the Reciting-note. 

4 If there is no syllable after that which 
is accented, the accented syllable must be 
held for one whole bar or measure. 

5 Marks of punctuation must be attend- 
ed to, as in good reading. 

6 As the accent holds the position of the 
first beat of the first bar, it is unnecessary 
to sing it louder than any of the words re- 
cited; its position, musically, will give it 
quite enough emphasis. 

7 Final ed is always to be pronounced as 
a separate syllable. 

586 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

728 

/^ COME, let us sing \ unto * the | Lord || 
^-^ let us heartily rejoice in the | strength 
of I our sal- | vation. 

2 Let us come before his presence \ with 

thanks- | giving || and show ourselves | 
glad in | him with | psalms. 

3 For the Lord is a^ | great — | God !| and 

a great \ King a- | bove all | gods. 

4 In his hand are all the corners | of the | 

earth || and the strength of the | hills 
is I his — I also. 

5 The sea is his \ and he | made it || and 

his hands pre- | pared * the | dry — | 
land. 

6 O come, let us worship and | fall — | 

down II and kneel be- | fore the | Lord 
our I Maker. 

7 For he is the | Lord our | God || and we 

are the people of his pasture, and the | 
sheep of | his — | hand. 

8 O worship the Lord in the j beauty ' of 

holiness || let the whole earth \ stanc. 
in I awe of | him. 

9 For he cometh, for he cometh to | 

judge the | earth || and with righteous- 
ness to judge the world, and the | peo- 
ple I with his I truth. 

Glory be to the Father | and * to the | Son || 
and I to the | Ho-ly | Ghost ; 

AlS it was in the beginning, is now, and j 
ev-er | shall be || world without | end. 

— I A I men. 

587 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

739 

A^T'E praise \ thee, O | God || we acknowl- 
^^ edge I thee to | be the | Lord. 

2 All the earth doth | wor-ship | thee || 

the I Fa-ther | ev-er- | lasting. 

3 To thee all Angels | cry a- | loud || the 

Heavens and | all the | Powers there- L 

in. , , I 

4 To thee Cherufc^'m and | Ser-a- | phim || 

con- I tin-ual- | ly do | cry, 

5 Holy I Ho-ly | Ho-ly || Lord | God of | 

Sab-a- I oth; 

6 Heaven and earth are full of the | Maj- 

es- I ty II of I thy — | Glo- — | ry. 

7 The glorious company | of * the A- j 

postles II praise \ | | thee, 

8 The goodly fel lowship | of the | Proph- 

ets II praise \ | | thee. 

9 The noble | army * of | Martyrs || praise \ 

I I thee. 

10 The holy Church throughout ] all the 

world II doth ac- | knowl- — | edge — 
thee. 

1 1 The I Fa- — | ther || o/ an | in- * finite 

Maj-es- I ty; 

12 Thine a- | dor- ' able, | true || and 

on I — ly I Son ; 

13 Aho the I Holy | Ghost || the \ Com- 

— I fort I er. 

14 Thou art the | King of | Glory || O 

I I Christ. 

1 5 Thou art the ever- \ last-ing | Son || of 

— the I Fa | ther. 

588 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

1 6 When thou tookest upon thee to de- | 

liv-er ] man || thou didst humble thy- 
self to be | born — | of a | Virgin. 

1 7 When thou hadst oYer come the | sharp- 

ness * of j death || thou didst open 
the Kingdom of | Heaven ' to | all 
be- I lievers. 

1 8 Thou sittest at the right \ hand of [ 

God II in the | Glo-ry | of .the | Fa- 
ther. 

19 We helieve that | thou shalt | come || 

i^o I be — I our — | Judge. 

20 We therefore pray thee | help thy | serv- 

ants II whom thou hast redeemed \ 
with thy I pre-cious | blood. 

2 1 Make them to be numbered \ with thy | 

Saints II in \ glo-ry | ev-er- | lasting. 

22 Lord I save thy | people || and \ bless 

thine | her-it- | age. 

23 Gov- I — ern | them || and \ lift them | 

up for- I ever. 

24 Day I by — | day || we \ mag-ni- j f y — | 

thee; 

25 And we | worship * thy | Name || ^z;er | 

world with- | out — | end. 

26 Vouch- I safe, O | Lord || to keep us this | 

day with- I out — | sin. 

27 O Lord, ' have | mercy * up- | on us || 

have I mercy * up- | on — | us. 

28 O Lord, let thy mercy \ he up- | on us || 

as our I trust — | is in | thee. 

29 Lord, in thee \ have I | trusted || let 

me I nev-er | be con- | founded. 
589 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

730 

/^ BE joyful in the Lord \ all ye | lands || 
^-^ serve the Lord with gladness, and 

come hefore his | pres-ence ] with a | 

song. 

2 Be ye sure that the Lord he is God ; it is 

he that hath made us, an<i not | we our- 
selves II we are his people, and the 
sheep of | his — j pasture. 

3 O go your way into his gates with 

thanksgiving, and mto his | courts 
with I praise || be thankful unto htMy 
and I speak good | of his | Name. 

4 For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is | 

ev-er- | lasting || and his truth endur- 

eth from gener- \ ation * to | gen-er- | 

ation. 
Glory be to the Father | and * to the | Son || 

and I to the j Ho-ly | Ghost ; 
As it was in the beginning, is now, and 

ever | shall be || wor/rf without | end. — 

A- — 1 men. 

731 

IX/TY soul doth magni- \ fy the | Lord || 
^^ ^ and my spirit hath re- | joiced * in | 
God my | Saviour. 

2 For he | hath re- | garded || the louAi- j 

ness of I his hand- | maiden. 

3 For be- | hold, from | henceforth || all 

gener- | ations * shall | call me | 
blessed. 

4 For he that is mighty hath | magni- * 

fied I me || and \ ho-ly [is his J name. 
590 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

5* And his mercy is on | them that | fear 
him II through- \ out all | gen-er- | 
ations. 

6 He hath showed strength \ with his | 

arm || he hath scattered the proud in 
the imagi- \ na-tion j of their | hearts. 

7 He hath put down the mighty \ from 

their | seat || and hath ex- | alted * the | 
humble * and | meek. 

8 He hath filled the hungry with | good — 

things II and the rich he hath | sent — 
empty * a- | way. 

9 He remembering his mercy hath hol- 

pen his | servant | Israel || as he prom- 
ised to our forefathers, .4braham | and 
his I seed for- | ever. 

Glory be to the Father | and * to the | 
Son II and \ to the | Ho-ly | Ghost ; 

As it was in the beginning, is now, and 
ev-er | shall be || world without 
end. — I A | men. 

733 

r~^OT> be merciful unto \ us and | bless 
^-^ us II and show us the light of his coun- 
tenance, and be | merci- * ful | un-to | 
us; 

2 That thy way may be | known up- ' on | 

earth || Thy saving \ health a- | mong 
all I nations. 

3 Let the people praise \ thee, O | God || 

yea let | all the | peo-ple | praise 
thee. 

591 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

4 O let the nations rejoice \ and be | glad || 

for thou shalt judge the folk right- 
eously, and govern the | nations ' up- | 
on — I earth. 

5 Let the people praise \ thee, O | God || 

yea let | all the | peo-ple | praise thee. 

6 Then shall the earth bring | forth her | 

increase || and God, even our own God, 
shall I give — | us his | blessing. 

7 God shall | bless — | tis || and all the 

ends oi the \ world shall | fear — | him. 
Glory be to the Father | and * to the | Son || 

and I to the | Ho-ly | Ghost; 
As it was in the beginning, is now, and 

ev-er j shall be || world without 

end. — I A | men. 

733 

T ORD, now lettest thou thy servant de- 
^^ part in | peace || ac- \ cord-ing j to thy 
word. 

2 For mine | eyes have | seen || thy \ — sal- | 

va I tion, 

3 Which thou | hast pre- | pared || before 

the I face of | all — | people ; 

4 To be a light to | lighten the | Gentiles || 

and to be the glo-ry \ of th}^ j people | 

Israel. 
Glory be to the Father | and * to the | 

Son II and | to the | Ho-ly | Ghost; 
As it was in the beginning, is now, and 

ev-er | shall be || world without 

end. — I A- — | men. 
592 



^ CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 
T^HE Lord is in his holy temple; let all 






the earth keep silence before him. 



735 

/^UR Father who art in heaven, hal- 

^-^ lowed I be thy | name. || Thy kingdom 
come. Thy will be done in | earth ' as 
it I is in I heaven. 

Give us this day our | daily | bread; || 
And forgive us our trespasses, as we 
forgive them that | tres- * pass a- | 
gainst — I us. 

And lead us not into temptation, but de- 
liver I us from | evil; !| For thine is 
the kingdom, and the power, and the 
glory, for- | ever. | A | men, 

736 

ly/TY God, my Father, while I stray 
^^^ Far from my home on life's rough way, 
O teach mic from my heart to say, 
' ' Thy will be done ! ' ' 

2 Though dark my path and sad my lot, 
Let me be still and murmur not. 

And breathe the prayer divinely taught, 
''Thy will be done!" 

3 What though in lonely grief I sigh 
For friends beloved, no longer nigh! 
Submissive still would I reply, 

. "Thy will be done!" 
39 593 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

4 Though thou hast called me to resign 
What most I prized, it ne'er was mine : 
I have but yielded what was thine ; 

Thy will be done! 

5 Let but my fainting heart be blest 
With thy sweet Spirit for its guest, 
My God, to thee I leave the rest : 

Thy will be done ! 

6 Renew^ my will from day to day ; 
Blend it with thine, and take away 
All that now makes it hard to say, 

' ' Thy will be done ! ' ' 

Charlotte Elliott. 

r^ LORY be to the Father, and to the Son, 

^--'^ and to the Holy Ghost; 

As it was in the beginning, is now, and 

ever shall be, world without end. 

Amen, Amen. 

738 

t^ OD spake these words, and said : I am 
^^ the Lord thy God: Thou shalt have 
none other gods before me. 

Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline 
our hearts to keep this law. 

Thou shalt not make unto thee any 
graven image, or any likeness of any thing 
that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth 

594 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

beneath, or that is in the water under the 
earth: thou shalt not bow down thy- 
self to them, nor serve them: for I the 
Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting 
the iniquity of the fathers upon the chil- 
dren unto the third and fourth generation 
of them that hate me ; and showing mercy 
unto thousands of them that love me, and 
keep my commandments. 

Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline 
our hearts to keep this law. 

Thou shalt not take the name of the 
Lord thy God in vain ; for the Lord will not 
hold him guiltless that taketh his name in 
vain. 

Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline- 
our hearts to keep this law. 

Remember the sabbath day, to keep it 
holy. Six days shalt thou labor, and do 
all thy work: but the seventh day is the 
sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou 
shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, 
nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor 
thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy 
stranger that is within thy gates: for in 
six days the Lord made heaven and earth, 
the sea, and all that in them is, and rested 
the seventh day: wherefore the Lord 
blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. 

Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline 
our hearts to, keep this law, 
595 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

Honor thy father and thy mother : that 
thy days may be long upon the land 
which the Lord thy God giveth thee. 

Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline 
our hearts to keep this law. 

Thou shalt not kill. 

Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline 
our hearts to keep this law. 

Thou shalt not commit adultery. 

Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline 
our hearts to keep this law. 

Thou shalt not steal. 

Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline 
our hearts to keep this law. 

Thou shalt not bear false witness against 
thy neighbor. 

Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline 
our hearts to keep this law. 

ThotL shalt not covet thy neighbor's 
house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's 
wife, nor his manservant, nor his maid- 
servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any 
thing that is thy neighbor's. 

Lord, have mercy upon us, and write 
all these thy laws in our hearts, we be- 
seech thee. 

739 

OLESSED be the man that provideth 

^ for the sick and needy ; the Lord shall 

deliver him in the time of trouble. 

596 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

A LL things come of thee, O Lord : and 
^^^ of thine own have we given thee. 

741 

"THEREFORE with angels and arch- 
^ angels, and with all the company of 
heaven, 
We laud and magnify Thy glorious name, 
Evermore praising thee, and saying. 
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts, 
Heaven and earth are full of thy glory : 
Glory be to thee, O Lord, Most High. 

743 

r^ LORY be to | God on | high || and on 
^^ earth \ peace, good | will * toward | 
men. 

2 We praise thee, we bless thee, we | wor- 

ship I thee II we glorify thee, we give 
thanks to | thee for | thy great | glory. 

3 O Lord God \ Heaven- * ly | King || God 

the I Fa-ther | Al- — | mighty. 

4 O Lord , the only begotten Son [ Je-sus I 

Christ II O Lord God, Lamb of God \ 
Son — I of the j Father, 

5 That takest away the | sins * of the | 

world II have mercy up- | on — | us. 

6 Thou that .takest away the | sins * of 

the I world || have m^r cy up- | on — | 
us. 

7 Thou that takest away the | sins * of 

the I world || re- \ ceive our | prayer. 
597 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

8 Thou that sittest at the right hand of 

God the I Father || have mercy up- 
on — I us. 

9 For thou cnly \ art — ] holy || thou \ 

on-ly I art the | Lord, 
lo Thou only, O Christ, with the ] Ho-ly | 
Ghost II art most high in the | glory * 
of I God the | Father. 

743 lOs. 

T ATE, late, so late! and^ark the night, 
^ and chill! 

Late, late, so late! But we can enter still. 
"Too late, too late! ye cannot enter 
now." 

2 No light had we ; — for that we do repent. 
And learning this, the Bridegroom will re- 
lent. 

''Too late, too late! ye cannot enter 
now.'' 

3 No light! so late! and dark and chill the 

night — 
O let us in, that we may find the light. 
''Too late, too late! ye cannot enter 
now!'' 

4 Have we not heard the Bridegroom is so 

sweet ? 
.0 let us in, though late, to kiss his feet; 
" No ! no ! too late ! ye cannot enter now ! " 
Alfred Tennyson. 
598 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

C UNSET and evening-star, 
^ And one clear call for me ! 
And may there be no moaning of the 
bar, 

When I put out to sea. 
But such a tide as moving seems asleep, 

Too full for sound and foam, 
When that which drew from out the bound- 
less^ deep 

Turns again home. 

Twilight and evening bell. 
And after that the dark ! 
And may there be no sadness of fare- 
well. 
When I embark ; , 
For, though from out our bourne of time 
and place 
The flood may bear me far, 
I hope to see my Pilot face to face 
When I have crossed the bar. 

Alfred Tennyson. 

745 R M. 

T NTO the woods my Master went, 
^ Clean forspent, forspent; 
Into the woods my Master came. 
Forspent with love and shame. 
But the olives they were not blind to him, 
The little gray leaves were kind to him, 
The thorn-tree had a mind to him, 
When into the woods he came. 

599 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

2 Out of the woods my Master went, 

And he was well content ; 

Out of the woods my Master came, 

Content with death and shame. 

When death and sham.e would woo him 

last. 
From under the trees they drew him last, 
'Twas on a tree they slew him last. 
When out of the woods he came. 

Sidney Lanier. 
Copyright, 1884, 1891. by Mary D. Lanier. 

746 L. M. 6L 

TN age and feebleness extreme, 
^ Who shall a helpless worm redeem ?^ 
Jesus, my only hope thou art, 
Strength of my failing flesh and heart, 
O could I catch one smile from thee. 
And drop into eternity! 

Charles Wesley. 

747 L.M. 3L 
T^AY of Wrath! O day of mourning! 
^^ See fulfilled the prophets' warning, 
Heaven and earth in ashes burning ! 

2 O what fear man's bosom rendeth. 
When from heaven the Judge descendeth, 
On whose sentence all dependeth! 

3 Wondrous sound the trumpet flingeth; 
Through earth's sepulchers it ringeth; 

All before the throne it bringeth. 

4 Death is struck, and nature quaking, . 
All creation is awaking, 

To its Judge an answer making. 
600 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

5 Lo! the Book exactly worded, 
Wherein all hath been recorded : 
Thence shall judgment be awarded. 

6 When the Judge his seat attaineth, 
And each hidden deed arraigneth, 
Nothing unavenged remaineth. 

7 What shall I, frail man, be pleading? 
Who for me be interceding, . 

When the just are mercy needing? 

8 King of Majesty tremendous. 
Who dost free salvation send us, 
Fount of pity, then befriend us ! 

9 Think, good Jesu, my salvation 
Cost thy wondrous Incarnation; 
Leave me not to reprobation ! 

10 Faint and weary, thou hast sought me. 
On the Cross of suffering bought me. 
Shall such grace be vainly brought me ? 

11 Righteous* Judge! for sin's pollution 
Grant thy gift of absolution, 

Ere that day of retribution. 

1 2 Guilty, now I pour my moaning, 
All my shame with anguish owning ; 
Spare, O God, thy suppliant groaning! 

1 3 Thou the sinful woman savedst ; 
Thou the dying thief f orgavest ; 
And to me a hope vouchsafest. 

6oi 



CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

14 Worthless are my prayers and sighing, 
Yet, good Lord, in grace compl3dng, 
Rescue me from fires undying! 

15 With thy favored sheep O place me! 
Nor among the goats abase me ; 

But to thy right hand upraise me. 

16 While the wicked are confounded, 
Doomed to flames of woe unbounded, 
Call me with thy saints surrounded. 

1 7 Low I kneel, with heart submission. 
See, like ashes, my contrition; 

Help me in my last condition. 

1 8 Ah ! that day of tears and mourning ! 
From the dust of earth returning 

Man for judgment must prepare him ; 

19 Spare, O God, in mercy spare him! 
Lord, all-pitying, Jesu blest. 

Grant us thine eternal rest. 

Tr. from Latin by W. J. Irons. 

T^HE Lord bless you and keep you,' 
^ The Lord lift his countenance upon 
you, and give you peace; 
The Lord make his face to shine upon you, 
and be gracious unto you. 
602 



INDEX OF FIRST LINES OF HYMNS 



HYMN 

A broken heart, my God, my King /. Watts 266 

A charge to keep I have C. Wesley 388 

A few more years shall roll H. Bonar 578 

A glory gilds the sacred page W. Cowper 198 

A mighty fortress is our God M. Luther 101 

A thousand oracles di\'ine , C. Wesley 75 

Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide. H. F. Lyte 50 

According to thy gracious word J. Montgomery 234 

Again as evening's shadow falls S. Longfellow 48 

Ah! whither should I go C. Wesley 283 

Alas ! and did my Saviour bleed . /. Watts 146 

All glory, laud, and honor Theodulph 31 

All hail the power of Jesus' name E. Perronet 180 

All people that on earth do dwell W. Kethe 16 

All praise to our redeeming Lord C. Wesley 553 

Almighty Lord, with one accord. . . .M. W. Stryker 687 

Am I a soldier of the cross /. Watts 393 

Amazing grace! how sweet the sound. . . ./. Newton 309 

Ancient of days, who sittest throned. . .W. C. Doane 76 

And am I born to= die.^> . C. Wesley 590 

And are we yet ahve C. Wesley 560 

And can I yet delay C. Wesley 275 

And can it be that I should gain C Wesley 310 

And let our bodies part C. Wesley 227 

And let this feeble body fail C. Wesley 607 

And must I be to judgment brought C. Wesley 600 

And now, my soul, another year S. Browne 570 

And will the great eternal God P. Doddridge 663 

Angel voices, ever singing F. Pott 27 

Angels, from the realms of glory. . . ./. Montgomery 113 

Another six days' work is done J. Stennett 70 

Another year is dawning F. R. Havergal 571 

Approach, my soul, the mercy seat J. Newton 285 

Arise, my soul, arise C. Wesley 301 

Arm of the Lord, awake, awake , .C. Wesley 216 

Art thou weary, art thou languid /. M.^Neale 293 

As pants the hart for cooling streams . Tate and Brady 316 

Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep Mrs. M. Mackay 583 

At even, ere the sun was set H. T wells 54 

1 Author of faith, eternal Word C. Wesley 298 

Awake, Jerusalem, awake . . C Wesley 217 

Awake, my soul, and with the sun T. Ken 44 

Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve.. P. Doddridge 396 

Awake, my soul, to joyful lays S. Medley 539 

Awake, our souls! away, our fears /. Watts 405 



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HYMN 

Be strong 1 We are not here to play. . . M. D. Bdbcock 407 

Beauteous are the flowers of earth W. C. Dix 673 

Before Jehovah's awful throne /. Watts 6 

Begin, my tongue, some heavenly theme . . . .1. Watts 89 

Behold, a Stranger at the door ^. . . .J. Grigg 249 

Behold! the Christian warrior stand. .J? Montgomery 397 

Behold the glories of the Lamb /. Watts 167 

Behold the Saviour of mankind S. Wesley, Sr, 142 

Behold us, Lord, a Uttle space /. Ellerton 394 

Beset with snares on every hand P. Doddridge 425 

Beyond the smiling and the weeping H. Bonar 627 

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine F.J. Crosby 548 

Blest are the pure in heart J . Keble 360 

Blest be the dear uniting love C. Wesley 228 

Blest be the tie that binds /. Fawcett 556 

Blow ye the trumpet, blow C. Wesley 294 

Bread of the world in mercy broken R, Heber 238 

Break, newborn year, on glad eyes break. . T. H. Gill 572 

Break thou the bread of life . . .M. A. Lathhury 325 

Breathe on me. Breath of God , . . .E. Hatch 196 

Brightest and best of the sons of the R. Heber 114 

Brightly gleams our banner T.J. Potter 681 

By Christ redeemed, in Christ restored. . .G. Rawson 239 

By cool Siloam's shady rill R. Heber 678 

By thy birth, and by thy tears. ... Sir R. Grant 280 

Cast thy burden on the Lord Unknown 468 

Children of the heavenly King J. Cennick 547 

Christ for the world we sing S. Wolcott 635 

Christ is coming ! let creation J. R. Macduff 602 

Christ is made the sure Foundation . . From the Latin 662 

Christ the Lord is risen to-day C. Wesley 156 

Christ, who once amongst us W. St. H. Bourne 683 

Christian! dost thou see them Andrew of Crete 616 

Christian, seek not yet repose C. Elliott 494 

Christ's life our code, his cross our B. Copeland 138 

City of God, how broad and far S. Johnson 209 

Come, every soul by sin oppressed. . .J. H. Stockton 261 

Come, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost C. Wesley 229 

Come, Holy Ghost, in love. .Robert II, K. of France 184 

Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire . . . . C Wesley 181 

Come, Holy Spirit, come. B. Beddome 182 

Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove /. Watts 183 

Come, humble sinner, in whose breast E. Jones 260 

Come, let us anew our journey pursue C. Wesley 568 

Come, let us join our cheerful songs I. Watts 24 

Come, let us join our friends above. . . . . .C. Wesley 611 

Come, let us join with one accord .C. Wesley 63 

Come, let us tune our loftiest song R. A. West 21 

Come, let us use the grace divine C. Wesley 569 

Come, let us who in Christ believe C. Wesley 36 

Come, my soul, thy suit prepare J. Newton 507 

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HYMN 

Come, O my soul, in sacred lays T. Blacklock 23 

Come, O thou all- victorious Lord C. Wesley 241 , 

Come, O thou God of grace W. E. Evans 661 

Come, O thou Traveler unknown C. Wesley 511 

Come on, my partners in distress C. Wesley 432 

Come, said Jesus' sacred voice. . Mrs. A. L. Barhauld 257 

Come, Saviour, Jesus, from above. Af me. A. Bourignon 379 

Come, sinners, to the gospel feast C Wesley 256 

Come, sound his praise abroad /. Watts 3 

Come, thou almighty King C. Wesley 2 

Come, thou Fount of every blessing. . . .R. Robinson 19 

Come, thou long-expected Jesus C. Wesley 116 

Come unto Me, when shadows darkly . .C. H. Esling 462 

*' Come unto me, ye weary W.C. Dix 295 

Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish 

T, Moore and T. Hastings 526 

Come, ye faithful, raise the strsiin .John of Damascus 163 

Come, ye sinners, poor and needy /. Hart 259 

Come, ye thankful people, come H. Alford 717 

Come, ye that love the Lord /. Watts 22 

Come, ye that love the Saviour's name. . . .A. Steele 34 

Commit thou all thy griefs .P. Gerhardt 435 

Courage, brother! do not stumble N. Macleod 513 

Creator, Spirit ! by whose aid R. Maurus 194 

Crown him with many crowns M. Bridges 179 

Day by day the manna fell J. Conder 438 

Day is dying in the west M. A . Lathhury 57 

Day of wrath, O dreadful day . . . Thomas of Celano 599 

Dear Lord and Father of mankind J.G. Whittier 543 

Dear ties of mutual succor bind ....... W. C. Bryant 689 

Deem not that they are blest alone W.C. Bryant 456 

Defend us. Lord, from every ill J. Hay 403 

Depth of mercy ! can there be C. Wesley 267 

Did Christ o'er sinners weep B. Beddome 27 Q 

Do not I love thee, O my Lord P. Doddridge 338 

Dread Jehovah ! God of nations T. Cotterill 709 

Eternal Power, whose high abode ..../. Watts 17 

Eternal Source of every joy P. Doddridge 715 

Fade, fade, each earthly joy Mrs. J. C. Bonar 529 

Fairest Lord Jesus From the German 1 18 

Faith is a living power from heaven. . . .P. Herbert 286 

Faith of our fathers! living still. ...... .F.W. Faber 415 

Father, how wide thy glory shines /. Watts 79 

Father, I know that all my life A. L. Waring 465 

Father, I stretch my hands to thee . C Wesley 277 

Father of all, from land and sea C. Wordsworth 566 

Father of all, thy care we bless. ..... .P. Doddridge 670 

Father of Jesus Christ, my Lord .C. Wesley 297 

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost .C. Wesley 726 

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FIRST LINES OF HYMNS 

HYMN 

Father, whatever of earthly bliss A. Steele 523 

Fear not, O little flock, the foe, G. Adolphus 445 

Fierce raged the tempest o'er the deep. . . .G, Thring 485 

Fight the good fight with all thy. .J. S. B. MonseU 409 

Fling out the banner! let it float G. W. Doane 639 

Flung to the heedless winds M. Luther 641 

For all the saints, who from their labors. TT. W. How 430 

For the beauty of the earth F. S. Pierpoint 28 

For thee, O dear, dear country. . . .Bernard of Cluny 614 

Forever here my rest shall be . C. Wesley 357 

*' Forever with the Lord ! '' /. Montgomery 625 

Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go C. Wesley 400 

Forward! be our watchword .H. Alford 384 

Friend after friend departs /. Montgomery 587 

Friend of sinners! Lord of glory C.N. Hall 130 

From all that dwell below the skies /. Watts 5 

From all the dark places M. B. C. Slade 633 

From every stormy wind that blows. . . .H. Stowdl 495 

From glory unto glory F. R. Havergal 573 

From Greenland's icy mountains R. Heher 655 

Gently, Lord, O gently lead us T. Hastings 

Give me a new, a perfect heart C. Wesley 

Give me the wings of faith to rise /. Watts 

Give to the winds thy fears P. Gerhardt 

Giver of concord. Prince of Peace C. Wesley 

Glorious things of thee are spoken /. Nevjton 

Glory to thee, my God, this night T. Ken 

Go forward. Christian soldier L. Tuttiett 

Go, labor on ; spend and be spent H. Bonar 

Go, ye messengers of God. /. Marsden 

God be with you till we meet again . . . .J. E. Rankin 

God bless our native land 

C. T. Brooks and J. S. Dwight 703 

God calling yet! shall I not hear G. Tersteegen 252 

God is love; his mercy brightens. . . .Sir J. Bowring 88 

God is my strong salvation J. Montgoinery 448 

God is our refuge and defense /. Montgomery 97 

God is the name my soul adores /. Watts 80 

God is the refuge of his saints /. Watts 218 

God moves in a mysterious way PT. Cowper 96 

God of all power, and truth, and grace. . . .C. Wesley 378 

God of love, that hearest prayer C. Wesley 562 

God of my life, through all my days . . .P. Doddridge 322 

God of our fathers, known of old R. Kipling 710 

God of our fathers, whose almighty. .D. C. Roberts 704 

God, the All-Terrible! thou who H.F. Charley 707 

Golden harps are sounding F . R. Havergal 175 

Grace ! 'tis a charming sound P. Doddridge 288 

Gracious Spirit, dwell with me T.T. Lynch 195 

Great God! attend, while Zion sings /. Watts 213 

Great God ! beneath whose piercing eye . . . W. Roscoe 708 
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HYMN 

Great God of nations, now to thee. .A. A. Woodhull 706 

Great God, the nations of the earth T. Gibbons 645 

Great Jehovah ! we adore thee . . , . , W. Goode 724 

Great King of glory, come B. Francis 656 

Guide me, O thou great Jehovah W. Williams 91 

Hail the day that sees Him rise C. Wesley 162 

Hail, thou once despised Jesus J. Bakewell 171 

Hail, to the Lord's anointed J. Montgomery 650 

Hail to the Sabbath day S. G. Bulfinch 66 

Hallelujah! sing to Jesus W, C. Dix 176 

Happy the man that finds the grace C. Wesley 372 

Hark, hark, my soul! angelic songs. . . .F. W. Faber 621 

Hark, my soul! it is the Lord W. Cowper 307 

Hark, ten thousand harps and voices T. Kelly 177 

Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour. . . .P. Doddridge 108 

Hark! the herald angels sing C. Wesley 111 

Hark! the song of jubilee /. Montgomery 646 

Hark! the sound of holy voices C. Wordsworth 613 

Hark, the voice of Jesus calling D. March 402 

Hark! what mean those holy voices J. Cawood 109 

Haste, traveler, haste ! the night comes . W. B. Collyer 251 

Hasten, Lord, the glorious time H. Auber 637 

Hasten, sinner, to be wise T. Scott 248 

'. He dies! the Friend of sinners dies /. Watts 165 

; He is gone; a cloud of hght A. P. Stanley 170 

He leadeth me ! O blessed thought . . .J. H. Gilmore 489 

Hear what God the Lord hath spoken. . .TT. Cowper 211 

. Hear what the voice from heaven proclaims . /. Watts 588 

Help us, O Lord, thy yoke to wear T. Cotterill 691 

Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face. .H. Bonar 237 

, High on his everlasting throne. . .A. G. Spangenberg 221 

Ho ! every one that thirsts, draw nigh. . . . C. Wesley 258 

Holy, and true, and righteous Lord C. Wesley 377 

Holy Father, cheer our way R. H. Robinson 5Q 

\ Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness P. Gerhardt 192 

' Holy Ghost, with light divine A. Reed 185 

Holy, holy, holy, Lord C. Wordsworth 77 

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty R. Heber 78 

Holy Spirit, faithful Guide ....M.M. Wells 193 

Hosanna! be the children's song /. Montgomery 679 

How are thy servants blest, O Lord /. Addison 102 

How beauteous were the marks divine. . .A. C. Coxe 127 

How blest the righteous when . . Mrs. A . L. Barbaidd 582 

How can a sinner know C. Wesley 303 

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the. . .G. Keith 461 

How gentle God's commands P. Doddridge 100 

How great the wisdom, power, and grace . B. Beddome 8 

How happy every child of grace. C. Wesley 605 

How happy is the pilgrim's lot. . . J. Wesley 624 

How pleasant, how divinely fair /. Watts 215 

How precious is the book divine /. Fawcett 201 

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HYMN 

How rich thy bounty, King of kings. .P. Doddridge 224 

How sad our state by nature is /. Watts 268 

How shall I follow Him I serve /. Conder 339 

How shall the young secure their hearts. . . ./. Watts 204 

How sweet, how heavenly is the sight J. Swain 554 

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds. . . ./. Newton 137 

How sweetly flowed the gospel's Sir J. Bowring 290 

How swift the torrent rolls P. Doddridge 580 

How tedious and tasteless the hours /. Newton 538 

Hushed was the evening hymn J, D. Burns 674 

I am coming to the cross W. McDonald 351 

I bow my forehead in the dust. . ' J. G. Whittier 472 

I could not do without thee F. R. Havergal 353 

I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be. .A. A. Procter 542 

I heard the voice of Jesus say H. Bonar 304 

I know no hfe divided C. J, P. Spitta 467 

I know that my Redeemer lives S. Medley 168 

I know that my Redeemer lives C. Wesley 370 

I lay my sins on Jesus H. Bonar 488 

I little see, I little know F, L. Hosmer 450 

I look to Thee in every need S. Longfellow 473 

I love thy kingdom, Lord T. Dwight 208' 

Hove to steal awhile away Mrs. P. H. Brown 498 

I love to tell the story K. Hankey 544 

I need thee every hour. Mrs. A. S. Hawks 506 

I saw the holy city ' G. Thring 626 

I shall not want : in deserts wild C. F. Deems 436 

I thank thee, uncreated Sun J. A. Scheffler 367 

" I the good fight have fought " C. Wesley 391 

I think when I read that sweet story of old . /. T. Luke 682 

I thirst, thou wounded Lamb of God Unknown 335 

I want a principle within C Wesley 320 

I was a wandering sheep H. Bonar 300 

I worship thee, most gracious God F. W. Fdber 480 

I worship thee, O Holy Ghost W. F. Warren 186 

I would not live alway; I ask not. TT^. A. Muhlenberg 584 

If human kindness meets return G. T. Noel 236 

If, on a quiet sea A. M. Toplady 446 

I'll praise my Maker while I've breath I. Watts 534 

I'm not ashamed to own my Lord /. Watts 441 

In heavenly love abiding A. L. Waring 452 

In the cross of Christ I glory Sir J. Bowring 143 

In the field with their flocks abiding . . . F,W, Fdber 117 

In the hour of trial J . Montgomery 431 

Infinite God, to thee we raise C. Wesley 10 

Into thy gracious hands I fall W. C. Dessler 305 

It came upon the midnight clear E. H. Sears 110 

It is not death to die A. H. C. Malan 585 

It may not be our lot to wield J.G. Whittier 398 

Jehovah, God, who dwelt of old L. R. Amis 665 

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FIRST LINES OF HYMNS 

HYMN 

Jerusalem, my happy home Unknown 608 

Jerusalem the golden Bernard of Cluny 612 

Jesus, and shall it ever be J. Grigg 443 

Jesus calls us, o'er the tumult. .Mrs. C. F. Alexander 545 

Jesus, from whom all blessings flow C. Wesley 561 

Jesus, I my cross have taken H. F. Lyte 458 

Jesus, immortal King, arise A. C. H. Seymour 632 

Jesus, let all th;^ lovers shine C. Wesley 321 

Jesus, let thy pitying eye C Wesley 491 

Jesus, Lover of my soul C. Wesley 463 

Jesus, meek and gentle G. R. Prynne 685 

Jesus, my all, to heaven is gone J. Cennick 306 

Jesus, my Lord, how rich thy grace .... P. Doddridge 406 

Jesus, my strength, my hope C. Wesley 340 

Jesus, my Truth, my Way C. Wesley 471 

Jesus, Saviour, pilot me E. Hopper 482 

Jesus shall reign where'er the sun /. Watts 631 

Jesus spreads his banner o'er us R. Park 235 

Jesus, the all-restoring word C. Wesley 331 

Jesus, the calm that fills my breast F. M. North 549 

Jesus, the Conqueror, reigns C. Wesley 172 

Jesus ! the name high over all C. Wesley 222 

Jesus, the sinner's Friend, to thee. . C. Wesley 271 

Jesus, the truth and power divine C. Wesley 220 

Jesus, the very thought of thee . Bernard of Glairvaux 533 

Jesus, these eyes have never seen R. Palmer 537 

Jesus, thine all- victorious love C. Wesley 375 

Jesus, thou all-redeeming Lord C. Wesley 263 

Jesus, thou everlasting King I. Watts 7 

Jesus, thou Joy of loving. . . .Bernard of Glairvaux 536 

Jesus, thy blood and righteousness . A". L. Zinzendorf 148 

Jesus, thy boundless love to me P. Gerhardt 333 

Jesus, united by thy grace C. Wesley 557 

Jesus wept ! those tears are over J. R. Macduff 132 

Jesus, where'er thy people meet W. Cowper 37 

Join, all ye ransomed sons of grace G. Wesley 576 

Joy is a fruit that will not grow J. Newton 546 

Joy to the world ! the Lord is come /. Watts 107 

Just as I am, without one plea G. Elliott 272 

Kingdom of light ! whose morning . . Mrs. E. H. Miller 651 

Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace B. Barton 205 

Lead, kindly Light, amid the /. H. Newman 460 

Lead on, O King Eternal E. W. Shurtleff 408 

Lead us, O Father, in the paths of . . W. H. Burleigh 475 

I^eader of faithful souls, and Guide C TVesley 459 

Leave God to order all thy ways G. Neumark 476 

Let all on earth their voices raise /. Watts 9 

Let earth and heaven agree G. Wesley 565 

Let Him to whom we now belong G. Wesley 373 

Let not the wise their wisdom boast C Wesley 308 

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HYMN 

Let Zion's watchmen all awake P. Doddridge 223 

Lift up your hearts to things above. C. Wesley 558 

Lift your glad voices in triumph on. .H. Ware, Jr. 159 

Light of the worid ! whose kind and H. Bateman 505 

Light of those whose dreary dwelling. . . .C. Wesley 638 

Lo! He comes, with clouds descending. . .C. Wesley 601 

Lo ! on a narrow neck of land C. Wesley 579 

Long have I sat beneath the sound ./. Watts 281 

Long years ago o'er Bethlehem's hills. .C W. Coombs 120 

Look from thy sphere of endless day. . W . C. Bryant 644 

Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious T. Kelly 169 

Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing J. Fawcett 39 

Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing R. Hawker 723 

Lord, for to-morrow and its needs. .£^. R. Wilherforce 510 

Lord, how secure and blest are they /. Watts 439 

Lord, I am thine, entirely thine S. Davies 342 

Lord, I believe a rest remains C. Wesley 356 

Lord, I cannot let thee go /. Newton 514 

Lord, I hear of showers of blessing . Mrs. E. Codner 346 

Lord, if at thy command C. Wesley 648 

Lord, in the morning thou shalt hear /. Watts 41 

Lord, in the strength of grace C. Wesley 352 

Lord, it belongs not to my care R. Bo.xter 470 

Lord Jesus, when we stand afar W . W. How 145 

Lord of all being, throned afar O. W. Holmes 82 

Lord of all power and might H. Stowell 206 

Lord of earth, thy forming hand Sir R. Grant 469 

Lord of our Hfe, God whom we fear. . . .S. F. Smith 503 

Lord of the living harvest J. S. B. Monsell 219 

Lord of the Sabbath, hear our vows .... P. Doddridge 73 

Lord, speak to me, that I may speak. F. R. Havergal 410 

Lord, thou hast promised grace for grace. .S. K. Cox 347 

Lord, we come before thee now W. Hammond 35 

Lord! when I all things would possess. . . .T. H. Gill 343 

Lord, while for all mankind we pray. ./. R. Wreford 701 

Lord, whom winds and seas obey C. Wesley 103 

Love divine, all loves excelling C. Wesley 355 

Loving Jesus, gentle Lamb . . C Wesley 374 

Majestic sweetness sits enthroned S. Stennett 135 

Make haste, O man, to hve. H. Bonar 390 

May the grace of Christ our Saviour J. Newton 40 

Mighty God ! while angels bless thee . . .R. Robinson 85 

More love to thee, O Christ. . . .Mrs, E. P. Prentiss 317 

Mourn for the thousands slain S. C. Brace 698 

Must Jesus bear the cross alone T. Shepherd 428 

My bark is wafted to the strand H. Alford 451 

My country, 'tis of thee S. F. Smith 702 

My dear Redeemer and my Lord /. Watts 140 

My faith looks up to thee R. Palmer 334 

My God, accept my heart this day M. Bridges 369 

My God, how wonderful thou art F. W. Faber 86 

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HYMN 

My God, I love thee, not because . .F. Xavier 483 

My God, I thank thee, who hast made. A. A. Procter 29 

Mv God, is any hour so sweet C. Elliott 501 

My God, my Father, while I stray C. Elliott 521 

My God, the spring of all my joys ./. Watts 535 

My gracious Lord, I own thy right. . . .P. Doddridge 336 

My heavenly home is bright and fair W. Hunter 628 

My hope is built on nothing less E. Mote 330 

My hope, my all, my Saviour thou. ..... Unknown 444 

My Jesus, as thou wilt B. Schmolke 524 

My Lord, how full of sweet content. . . .Mme. Guyon 518 

My Saviour, on the word of truth. . . .A. L. Waring 364 

My soul, be on thy guard G. Heath 493 

My soul before thee prostrate lies C. F. Richter 273 

My soul, repeat His praise /. Watts 94 

My span of life will soon be done. . . .F. M. Cowper 426 

My times are in thy hand TV. F. Lloyd 449 

Near the cross was Mary weeping J. da Todi 154 

. Nearer, my God, to thee Mrs. S. F. Adams 315 

Never further than Thy cross. . .Mrs. E. R. Charles 144 

New^ every morning is the love J . Keble 42 

No, not despairingly H. Bonar 453 

Not always on the mount may we. .F, L. Hosmer 477 

Not only when ascends the song T. H. Gill 520 

Now from the altar of my heart J . Mason 46 

Now God be with us, for the night is . . .P. Herbert 58 

Now I have found the ground wherein. .J. A. Rothe 302 

Now let the Father, and the Son. /. Watts 719 

Now thank we aU our God M. Rinkart 30 

Now the day is over .S. Baring-Gould 59 

O come, all ye faithful, triumphantly. . . . Unknown 125 

O come, and dwell in me . .0. Wesley 362 

O come and mourn with me awhile F. W. Faber 152 

O could I speak the matchless worth S. Medley 540 

O day of rest and gladness C. Wordsworth 68 

O for a closer walk with God W. Cowper 492 

O for a faith that will not shrink. . .W. H. Bathurst 424 

O for a glance of heavenly day J. Hart 274 

O for a heart of calm repose Unknown 376 

O for a heart to praise my God C. Wesley 354 

O for a thousand tongues to sing C. Wesley 1 

O for that flame of living fire TT^. H. Bathurst 187 

O for that tenderness of heart , . . . C Wesley 278 

O glorious hope of perfect love C. Wesley 365 

O God, great Father, Lord, and King E.E. Hoss 231 

O God, most merciful and true C. Wesley 401 

O God of God ! O Light of Light /. Julian 15 

O God of love, O Xing of Peace. . .Sir H. W. Baker 705 

O God, our help in ages past /. Watts 577 

O God, the Rock of Ages... E. H. Bickersteth 18 

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HYMN 

O God, thy power is wonderful F. W. Faher 87 

O happy day, that fixed my choice. . . P. Doddridge 312 

O happy home, where thou art loved. ..C.J. Spitta 671 

O holy Saviour, Friend unseen C. Elliott 478 

O how can they look up to heaven S. Browne 696 

O how happy are they C. Wesley 311 

O how the thought of God attracts F.W. Faher 363 

O it is hard to work for God F.W. Faher 442 

O Jesus, crucified for man W. W. How 326 

O Jesus, I have promised J. E. Bode 350 

O Jesus, thou art standing TT. TT. How 282 

O joyful sound of gospel grace C. Wesley 371 

O King of kings, O Lord of hosts, whose. .H. Burton 714 

O little town of Bethlehem P. Brooks 121 

O Lord! how happy should we be J. Anstice 519 

O Lord of heaven and earth and sea . . (7. Wordsworth 692 

O Lord of hosts, whose glory fills J. M. Neale 658 

O Lord, our fathers oft have told. . . Tate and Brady 700 

O Lord, our God, almighty King. . . .F. K. Stratton 664 

O Love di^dne, how sweet thou art C. Wesley 368 . 

O Love divine, that stooped to share. O. W. Holmes 457 

O Love di^dne, what hast thou done. . . .C. Wesley 153 

O Love ! O Life ! Our faith and sight . . .J.G. Whittier 479 

O Love of God, how strong and true H. Bonar 83 

O Love that wilt not let me go G, Matheson 481 

O Master, it is good to be A. P, Stanley 131 

O Master, let me walk with thee W. Gladden 411 

O mother dear, Jerusalem Unknown 610 

O Paradise! O Paradise F.W. Faher 622 

O perfect life of love H.W. Baker 155 

O perfect Love, all human thought./). F. Blom-fidd 668 

O sacred Head, now woimded . -Ser?iar J of Clair vaiix 151 

O sometimes the shadows are deep E. Johnson 434 

O Spirit of the Hving God /. Montgomery 188 

O still in accents sweet and strong . . .S. Longfelloio 395 

O that I could repent, O that C. Wesley 264 

O that I could repent ! With all C. Wesley 265 

O that my load of sin were gone C. Wesley 381 

O the bitter shame and sorrow T. Monod 380 

O thou God of my salvation T. Olivers 25 

O Thou, in all thy might so far F. L. Hosmer 484 

O Thou, in whose presence my soul takes. J. Swain 530 

O Thou to whom, in ancient time J. Pierpont 12 

O Thou, to whose all-searching sight .N.L.Zinzendorf 359 

O Thou, who camest from above C. Wesley 313 

O Thou who driest the mourner's tears T. Moore 522 

O Thou, who hast at thy command. .Mrs. J.^ Cotterill 341 

O Thou, whom all thy saints adore C. Wesley 13 

O Thou, whose bounty fills my cup J. Crewdson 531 

O what amazing words of grace S. Medley 292 

O where are kings and empires now A. C. Coxe 214 

O where shall rest be found J. Montgomery 250 

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HYMN 

O Word of God incarnate W.W, How 200 

O worship the King, all-glorious above . Sir R. Grant 106 

O Zion, haste, thy mission high. . . .M. A. Thomson 654 

Of all the thoughts of God that are. .E. B. Browning 541 

Of Him who did salvation hring.Bernard of Clairvaux 289 

Oft in danger, oft in woe 

H. K. White and F. S. Fuller-Maitland 412 

On Jordan's stormy banks I stand S. Stennett 617 

On the mountain's top appearing T. Kelly 647 

On this stone. now laid with prayer. . ./. Pierpont 657 

Once more we come before our God /. Hart 33 

One more day's work for Jesus A. B. Warner 419 

One sole baptismal sign. G. Robinson 559 

One sweetly solemn thought P. Gary 620 

One there is, above all others /. Newton 174 

Onward, Christian soldiers S. Baring-Goidd 383 

Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed. . . . : .H, Auber 189 

Our fathers' God, to thee we raise B. Gopeland 713 

Our God is love ; and all his saints T. Cotterill 552 

Our highest joys succeed our griefs Unknown 474 

Our Lord is risen from the dead C. Wesley 158 

Our thought of thee is glad with hope./. G. Whittier 712 

Out of the depths to thee I cry. . . . Mrs. E. E. Marcy 427 

Pass me not, O gentle Saviour F.J. Crosby 329 

Peace, perfect peace, in this dark . .E. H. Bicker steth 528 

Plunged in a gulf of dark despair /. Watts 242 

Pour thy blessings. Lord, hke showers . Miss Kimball 693 

Praise God, from whom all blessings flov/. . . .T. Ken 718 

Praise the Saviour, all ye nations B. Francis 649 

Praise ye Jehovah! praise the Lord. Af. C. Campbell 20 

Prayer is appointed to convey ./. Hart 502 

Prayer is the soul's sincere desire. . . .J. Montgomery 497 

Prince of Peace, control my will. . . .M. A. S. Barber 337 

Rejoice, the Lord is King C. Wesley 178 

Rejoice, ye pure in heart E. H. Plumptre 421 

Religion is the chief concern /. Fawcett 314 

Rescue the perishing F. J. Crosby 697 

Return, O wanderer, return W . B. Collyer 255 

Ride on, ride on in majesty H. H. Milman 150 

Rise, glorious Conqueror, rise M. Bridges 161 

Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings . . . .R. Seagrave 623 

Rise, O my soul, pursue the path /. Needham 404 

Rock of Ages, cleft for me A. M. Toplady 279 

Safely through another week J. Newton 69 

Salvation! O the joyful sound /. Watts 287 

Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise. ./. Ellerton 38 

Saviour, blessed Saviour G. Thring 344 

Saviour, breathe an evening blessing ... J. Edmeston 55 

Saviour, like a shepherd lead us. . . Unknown 677 

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FIRST LINES OF HYMNS 

HYMN 

Saviour, more than life to nie F.J. Crosby 490 

Saviour, teach me day by day J. E. Leeson 676 

Saviour, thy dying love S. D. Phelps 349 

Saviour, when, in dust, to thee R. Grant 500 

See how great a flame aspires C. Wesley 643 

See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand. . . .P. Doddridge 230 

Servant of God, well done C. Wesley 593 

"Servant of God, well done /. Montgomery 597 

Shall hymns of grateful love /. /. Cum,mins 26 

Shall I, for fear of feeble man /. /. Winkler 225 

Shall man, O God of light and life T. Dwight 596 

She loved her Saviour, and to him W. Cutter 694 

Shepherd of tender youth. . .Clement of Alexandria 672 

Shout the glad tidings, exultingly . IT. A. Muhlenberg 119 

Show pity. Lord; O Lord, forgive /. Watts 270 

Silent night ! Holy night /. Mohr 123 

Silently the shades of evening C. C. Cox 52 

Since Jesus freely did appear J. Berridge 667 

-Since without Thee we do no good . . E. B. Browjiing 504 

Sing to the great Jehovah's praise , C. Wesley 575 

Sing we to our God above C. Wesley 725 

Sing with all the sons of glory W. J. Irons 160 

Sinners, the voice of God regard .J. Fawcett 246 

Sinners, turn ; why will ye die C. Wesley 247 

Slowly, slowly darkening S. Greg 464 

Softly fades the twihght ray S. F. Smith 74 

Softly now the light of day G. W. Doane 53 

Soldiers of Christ, arise C. Wesley 382 

Soldiers of the cross, arise J. B. Waterbury 385 

Sometimes a light surprises W. Cowper 454 

Soon msLY the last glad song arise Mrs. Vokes 630 

Sow in the morn thy seed /. Montgomery 389 

Spirit Divine, attend our prayer A. Reed 190 

Spirit of faith, come down C. Wesley 191 

Spirit* of God! descend upon my heart G. Croly 197 

Stand, soldier of the cross .E. H. Bickersteth 413 

Stand the omnipotent decree C. Wesley 598 

Stand up, stand up for Jesus G. Duffleld, Jr. 386 

Stay, thou insulted Spirit, stay C. Wesley 269 

Still, still with Thee when purple H. B. Stowe 43 

Still will we trust though earth seem. IT. H. Burleigh 486 

Still with thee, O my God. . /. D. Burns 525 

Strong Son of God, immortal Love. . ^.A. Tennyson 139 

Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear J. Keble 47 

Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of. .W . W. Walford 516 

""•Sweet is the work, my God, my King. /. Watts 71 

Swell the anthem, raise the song N. Strong 711 

Take my hfe, and let it be F . R. Havergal 348 

Take the name of Jesus with you. . .Mrs. L. Baxter 508 

"Take up thy cross, " the Saviour said . . C. W.Everest 433 

Talk with us, Lord, thyself reveal . . . , C. Wesley 499 

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FIRST LINES OF HYMNS 

HYMN 

Teach me, my God and King G. Herbert 417 

Tell it out among the heathen that the. F.R. Haver gal 634 

Tell the blessM tidings Mrs. E. H. Miller 652 

Ten thousand times ten thousand H. Alford 618 

The chosen three, on mountain height. . . .D. H. Ela 129 

The church's one foundation aS. J. Stone 207 

The dawn of God's dear Sabbath A.C. Cross 72 

The day is gently sinking to a close. . C. Wordsworth 61 

The day of resurrection John of Damascus 164 

The day of wrath,, that dreadful day. .Sir W. Scott 603 

The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended. . . ./. Ellerton 60 

The God of Abraham praise T. Olivers 4 

The God of mercy be adored /. Watts 721 

The gracious God whose mercy lends . . . O. W. Holmes 669 

The head that once was crowned with T. Kelly 173 

The heavens declare thy glory. Lord /. Watts 202 

The Homeland! O the Homeland H. R. Haweis 615 

The King of heaven his table spreads . . P. Doddridge 233 

The King of love my Shepherd is H. W. Baker 136 

The Lord is King! lift up thy voice /. Conder 90 

The Lord is my Shepherd, no want . . ./. Montgomery 104 

The Lord is risen indeed T. Kelly 157 

The Lord Jehovah reigns /. Watts 81 

The Lord our God alone is strong. .C T. Winchester 686 

The Lord our God is clothed with H. K. White 99 

The Lord will come and not be slow J. Milton 642 

The morning hght is breaking S. F. Smith 653 

The perfect world, by Adam trod N. P'. Willis 660 

The shadows of the evening hours A. A. Procter 62 

The Son of God goes forth to war R. Heber 416 

The spacious firmament on high J. Addison 84 

The starry firmament on high Sir R. Grant 203 

The toil of brain, or heart, or hand . T. W. Freckelton 414 

There is a fountain filled with blood W . Cowper 291 

There is a land of pure delight /. Watts 604 

There is an hour of peaceful rest W. B. Tappan 609 

There was a time when children sang. . .T. R. Taylor 684 

There's a Friend for little children. . . . . .A. Midlane 680 

There's a song in the air. . . .,. J. G. Holland 112 

There's a wideness in God's mercy F.W. Fdber 98 

They who seek the throne of grace O. Holden 515 

Think gently of the erring one Miss Fletcher 699 

This child we dedicate to thee S. Gilman 232 

Thou art the Way: — to thee alone G.W. Doane 133 -^ 

Thou dear Redeemer, dying Lamb. ..... J. Cennick 532>^' 

Thou didst leave thy throne and thy.^. E. S. Elliott 122 

Thou great mysterious God unknown C. Wesley 318 

Thou hidden love of God, whose height. (r. Tersteegen 345 

,Thou hidden Source of calm repose C. Wesley 466 

Thou my everlasting portion F.J. Crosby 332 

Thou Son of God, whose flaming eyes C. Wesley 245 

Thou, whose almighty word /. Marriott 629 

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FIRST LINES OP HYMNS 

HYMN 

Thou, whose unmeasured temple W. C. Bryant 659 

Though troubles assail, and dangers J. Newton 92 

Through the night of doubt and . . . .B, S. Ingemann 567 

Thus far the Lord hath led me on. /. Watts 51 

Thy way, not mine, O Lord .H. Bonur 527 

"Till He come," O let the words. . . .E. H. Bickersteth 240 

"' Tis finished ! " so the Sa\dour cried >S. Stennett 149 

'Tis midnight ; and on Olives' brow. . . . W. B. Tappan 147 

To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. . . . Tate and Brady 720 

To God on high be thanks and praise .V. Decius 93 

To God, the Father, Son J. Wesley 722 

To God, the Father, Son E.F. Hatfield 727 

To God 3^our every want C. Wesley 512 

To thee. Eternal Soul, be praise R.W. Gilder 14 

To thee, O dear, dear Saviour J. S. B. Monsell 324 

To-morrow, Lord, is thine P. Doddridge 253 

True-hearted, whole-hearted, faithful. F. R. Havergal 420 

Try us, O God, and search the ground. . .C. Wesley 555 

Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb ." I. Watts 586 

Upon the gospel's sacred page Sir J. Bomring 199 

Walk in the hght ! so shalt thou know . . . .B. Barton 361 

Watcliman, tell us of the night Sir J. Bowring 636 

We bid thee welcome in the name. . ./. Montgomery 226 

We give thee but thine own TT^. TT^. How 688 

We hope in thee, O God M.F. Hearn 328 

W^e journey through a vale of tears B. Bartoii 447 

We lift our hearts to thee /. Wesley 45 

We march, we march to victory G. Moultrie 418 

We may not climb the heavenly steeps ./. G. Whittier 128 

We plow the fields and scatter M. Claudius 716 

We praise thee, Lord, for hours of bUss. J. P. Hopps 550 

We rear not a temple, Uke Judah's of. . .H. Ware, Jr. 666 

We would see Jesus; for the shadows. .A. B. Warner 323 

Weary of earth, and laden w^ithmy. . .S. J. Stone 284 

Weary souls, that wander wide C. Wesley 262 

Weep not for a brother deceased C. Wesley 594 

Welcome, delightful morn T. Hayward 67 

Welcome, happj^ morning ! age to 2ige .V . F ortunatus 166 

Welcome, sweet day of rest /. Waits 64 

What a Friend we have in Jesus ./. Scriven 551 

What grace, O Lord, and beauty shone. ^iV E. Denny 126 

What is our calling's glorious hope C. Wesley 358 

What is the tiling of greatest price. .J. Montgomery 243 

What though the arm of conquering. .P. Doddridge 592 

What various hindrances we meet W. Cowper 496 

Whatever my God ordains is right S. Rodigast 487 

When all thy mercies, O my God J . Addison 105 

Wlien gathering clouds around I view.iSrr R. Grant 134' 

When I can read my title clear /. Watts 440 

When I survey the wondrous cross . ./. Watts 141 

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CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 

HYMN 

When Israel, of the Lord beloved. Sir W. Scott 95 

When Jesus dwelt in mortal clay T. Gibbons 695 

When, marshaled on the nightly plain. .H. K. White 124 

When morning gilds the skies. ....... .E. Caswall 32 

When musing sorrow weeps the past G. T. Noel 455 

When on my day of life the night is. J. G. Whittier 589 

When the weary, seeking rest H. Bonar 509 

When time seems short and death is . .G. W. Bethune 296 

Where cross the crowded ways of life . . .F. M. North 423 

Wherewith, O Lord, shall I draw near. . . .C. Wesley' 244 

While life prolongs its precious hght. . . . .T. Dwight 254 

While shepherds watched their ^ocks. Tate and Brady 115 

While thee I seek, protecting Power. ^. M. Williams 517 

While, with ceaseless course, the sun. . . . . J. Newton 574 

Who are these arrayed in white C. Wesley 619 

Who is thy neighbor? He whom. . .W.B. O. Peabody 690 

Why do we mourn departing friends ..,..../. Watts 595 

Why should our tears in sorrow. . .W. H. Bathurst 591 

Why should the children of a King /. Watts 299 

Why should we start and fear to die /. Watts 581 

Wilt thou hear the voice of praise. .Mrs. C. L. Rice 675 

With glorious clouds encompassed round. . C. Wesley 327 

With joy we hail the sacred day H. Auber 65 

Work, for the night is coming A. L. Walker 422 

Workman of God ! O lose not heart F.W. Faber 392 

Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim. C Wesley 11 

Ye servants of the Lord P. Doddridge 429 

Zion stands with hills surrounded T. Kelly 212 

CHANTS AND OCCASIONAL PIECES 



All things come of thee, O Lord 740 

Blessed be the man that provideth for the sick and needy. 739 

1 Day of Wrath, O day of mourning 747 

Glory be to God on high 742 

Glory be to the Father 737 

God be merciful unto us and bless us (Psalm 67) 732 

God spake these words, and said [The Ten Commandments]. 738 

In age and feebleness extreme Charles Wesley 746 

Into the woods my Master went Sidney Lanier 745 

, Late, late, so late! and dark the night. . . .Alfred Tennyson 743 

] Lord-, now lettest thou thy servant depart (Luke 2. 29-32).. . 733 

I My God, my Father, while I stray Charlotte Elliott 736 

I My soul doth magnify the Lord (Luke i. 46-55) 731 

j O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands (Psalm lOO) . .- 730 

O come, let us sing unto the Lord (Psalm 95) 728 

Our Father who art in heaven 735 

I Sunset and evening-star Alfred Tennyson 744 

. The Lord bless you and keep you 748 

' The Lord is in his holy temple 734 

I i Therefore with angels and archangels 741 

J We praise thee, O God 729 

I 617 



FIRST LINES OF STANZAS 



HTMN 

A bleeding Savi 546 

A cloud of witn 396 

A faith that kee 424 

A faith that shi 424 

A few more sto 578 

A few more str 578 

A glance of thi 80 

A glorious band 416 

A guilty, weak, 268 

A heart m ever 354 

A heart resigne 354 

A heart with gr 265 

A holy quiet rei 582 

A humble, lowl 354 

A land of corn 365 

A rest where all 356 

A thousand age 577 

A trusting hear 86a 

Abide with me 47 

Abide with us, a 504 

Above these see 376 

Ah! mineiniqui 453 

Ah! whither CO 495 

Alas, that I sho 324 

All glory be to 115 

All may of thee 417 

All our days di 681 

All praise to th 44 

All that I am an 349 

All the world is 717 

All things are re 233 

Almighty Lord 203 

Alone mth thee 43 

Already spring 273 

Amen, Lord Je 445 

Amid the snare 689 

And Christ was 696 

And closer yet 573 

And dearer tha 484 

And death, tha 127 

And duly shall 389 

And from that 641 

And his that ge 189 

And if our f ello 553 

And if some th 466 

And if, to-day, 510 

And in that gre 663 

And is this trea 243 

And let those 1 686 

And lo ! with th 129 

And none, O Lo 54 

And now we fi 614 

And O, when g 95 

And O, when I 131 

And on his thor 155 

And ours the g 398 

And shall we lo 34 

And shall Ave th 183 

And so my onw 450 

And go through 136 

And soon, too s 678 

And the choir o 418 

Andtheshephe 117 

Andthen,Othe 505 



HYMN 

And there no su 626 
And though thi 101 
And thus that 239 
And we believe 688 
And we would 72 
And week by w 326 
And were tliis 1 398 
And when at la 665 
And when my 489 
And when the s 430 
And when thes 234 
And while we to 341 
And whosoever 295 
And will this so 81 
And with that s 72 
And ye, beneat 110 
Angelic spirits, 87 
Angels, assist o 242 
Angels now are 25 
Angels, sing on 621 
Another year is 571 
Another year of 571 
Apostles, mart 608 
Are there no f o 393 
Are we not ten 595 
Are we weak an 551 
Arise, and be b 413 
Arm me with j 388 
Arm me with t 305 
Around my pat 464 
Around us roll 394 
As a mother sti 482 
As giants may t 321 
As in the dawn 43 
As laborers in t 219 
As o'er each co 60 
As on om- daily 826 
As the bright 321 
As the winged 574 
As thee their 700 
As true as God 445 
Ashamed of Je 443 
Ask but his gra 289 
Asleep in Jesus 583 
Assure my con 299 
At his com man 695 
At last I own i 271 
At last the mar 421 
At the blest me 349 
At the name of 508 
At the sign of tr 383 
Author of faith 277 
Author of the 192 
A wake, my soul 570 
Awed by a mor 225 

Bane and bless 143 

Baptize the na 188 

Be darkness, at 188 

Be in each song 661 

Be it according 358 

Be near me wh 151 

Be strong! It 407 

Be strong! Say 407 
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HYMN 

Be this mv one 579 
Be this, while li 32 
Be thou my pa 140 
Be thou my sh 285 
Be thou my st 444 
Be thou their m 220 
Bear the blesse 652 
Before his feet 8 
Before our Fa 556 
Before the cros 369 
Before the gre 4 
Before the hills 577 
Behold, anothe 570 
Behold him, all 153 
Behold how ma 654 
Behold your L 34 
Beneath his M'a 100 
Beyond my hig 208 
Beyond the bio 627 
Beyond the bou 432 
Beyond the flig 587 
Beyond the fro 627 
Beyond the hea 686 
Beyond the par C27 
Beyond the rea 321 
Beyond the risi 627 
Beyond this va 250 
Bless thou the 325 
Bless we, then 637 
Blessing and th 576 
Blest are the sa 215 
Blest are the so 215 
Blest is that tr 501 
Blest river of s 653 
Blest Saviour, i 396 
Blest too is he 392 
Blind unbelief 96 
Bold shall I sta 148 
Born thy peopl 116 
Bow to the see 246 
Bowed down b 285 
Bread of our so 205 
Break from his 586 
Break off the y 381 
Break off your 165 
Breathe, O bre 355 
Breathe on me 196 
Breathe throng 543 
Bright youth, a 421 
Brighter still, 344 
Brightest and b 114 
Built by the w 97 
Burn every br 21 
But Christ is no 684 
But drops of gr 146 
But fixed for e 203 
But give to Chr 694 
But God made 75 
But he that tur 246 
But hfe, thong 398 
But lo, there br 430 
But, Lord, thy 645 
But O, when th 322 
But out of all t 560 



FIRST LINES OP STANZAS 



HYMN 

But power divi 274 

But right is rig 442 

But should the 446 

But soon he'll 142 

But the waves G20 

But there's a vo 268 

But there's a vo 464 

But thou art n 66 

But thou hast 406 

But thou wilt h 522 

But though my 244 

But thy compa 94 

But thy right h 700 

But warm, swe 128 

But what to tho 533 

But when we v 79 

But where the 546 

But will he pro 249 

By cool Siloam 678 

By day, along t 95 

By death and h 216 

By faith I plun 302 

By faith the up 75 

By faith we kn 298 

By hours of day 504 

By hours of nig 504 

By the sacred g 500 

By the tendern 280 

By thine hour o 500 

By thine own e 116 

By thy deep, ex 500 

By thy helpless 500 

By thy lonely h 280 

By thy triumph 280 

By wise master 657 

Calmly to thee 378 

Can a mother's 307 

Cast care aside 409 

Cast thy hurde 468 

Cause me to wa 366 

Cease, cease,ye 596 

Cease, ye pilgri 623 

Chance and ch 88 

Cheerful they w 215 

Cherubim and s 77 

Chiefest, Lord, 693 

Choose forus,G 486 

Choose thou fo 527 

Christ, by high 111 

Christ for the w 635 

(!hrist is born, 109 

Christ leads me 470 

Christian, dost 616 

Circled round w 162 

Clearer still, an 344 

Clouds and con 240 

Cold mountains 140 

Cold on his era 114 

Come, all the f 184 

Come, all ye so 256 

Come, almight 355 

Come, and pos 275 

Come as a shep 226 

Come as a teac 226 

Come as an ang 226 

Come as the do 190 

Come as the fir 190 

Come as the lig 190 

Come as the wi 190 

Come, Desire of 111 

Come down, th 219 

Come, Holy Co 2 

Come, Holy Gh 181 

Come, Holy Sp 183 



HYMN 

Come, Holy Sp 376 

Come, Light se 184 

Come, Lord, w 470 

Come, make yo 90 

Come near and 47 

Come, O my Go 371 

Come, quickly 36 

Come, tenderes 184 

Come the grea 9 

Come then, an 261 

Come then, an 327 

Come, then, wi 292 

Come, thou Inc 2 

Come to the liv 258 

Come unto me 295 

Come, wandere 290 

Come, worship 3 

Come, ye wear 259 

Comfort every 59 

Confound, o'er 377 

C ontent with be 538 

Convince him n 245 

Convince us flr 241 

Could I be cast 518 

Could my tears 279 

Courage, my so 426 

Crown him the 179 

Crown the Savi 169 

Crowns and thr 383 

Day by day his 380 

Day by day, the 438 

Day of terror, d 599 

Dear dying La 291 

Dear Lord, if in 538 

Dear name ! the 137 

Dear Son of Go 138 

Deep in the pro 15 

Deep in unfath 96 

Depend on him 502 

Dependent on t 678 

Descend, celest 67 

Devoutly vield 570 

Did we in our 101 

Didst thou not 327 

Direct, control 44 

Discouraged in 473 

Does sadness fl 32 

Dost thou askm 514 

Dost thou not d 299 

Down from the 242 

J)owninthehu 697 

Drop thy still d 543 

Each gift but 343 

Each moment 345 

Each step we 347 

Early let us se 677 

Earth with joy 166 

E ' en down to ol 461 

E'en the hour t 88 

E'er since by fa 291 

Elect from eve 207 

Embosomed de 473 

Endue the crea 658 

Engage this rov 425 

Enter, incamat 161 

Enthroned ami 23 

Eternal are thy 5 

Eternal Soul, o 14 

Eternal Spirit ,f 229 

Even so. Lord, 717 

Ever be thou ou 672 

Ever in the rag 468 

Ever present, tr 193 
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HYMK 

Every eye shall 601 

Every human t 212 

Expand thy wi 181 

Extol his kingl 172 

Extol the Lamb 21 

Extol the Lamb 294 

Exults our risin 303 

Fain would I le 381 

Faint not nor f e 409 

Fair are the me 118 

Fair is the sun 118 

Faith feels the 286 

Faith finds in C 286 

Faith in the con 286 

Faith lends its 298 

Faith, mighty f 297 

Faith of our fa 415 

Faith sees the b 596 

Faithful and ju 453 

Far above crea 562 

Far, far above 437 

Far, far, away 621 

Far from this w 588 

Far o'er yon ho 384 

Far-called our 710 

Farewell, mort 529 

Farewell, ye dr 529 

Father, in me r 318 

Father, in these 229 

Father of endle 10 

Father of Jesus 86 

Father, perfect 620 

Father, the ligh 464 

Father, thine e 302 

Father, thy m 575 

Father, thy qu 33 

Fear not, be st 445 

Fear not, breth 547 

Fear not, I am 461 

Fear not! said 115 

Fearless of hell 535 

Feast after tea 237 

Feebly they lis 224 

Fight on, my s 493 

Fill me with all 331 

Filled with deli 617 

Find in Christ 262 

Finding, follow 2^ 

Finish then thy 355 

Firm as his thr 441 

Five bleeding w 301 

Fixed on this g 302 

Fling out the b 639 

Flow to restore 199 

For all the bles 669 

For Christ is bo 121 

For, ever on thy 126 

For God has m 456 

For heathen he 710 

For her my tea 208 

For her our pra 703 

For Jesus shed 261 

Forlo! the day 110 

For loved ones 615 

For not like kin 214 

For one thing 542 

For peaceful h 692 

For souls redee 692 

For the beauty 28 

For the grande 85 

For the joy of e 28 

For the ]oy of h 28 

For the Lord ou 717 

For the love of 98 



FIRST LINES OF STANZAS 



HYMN 

For thee del igh 400 

For thee, mjr G 316 

For thou, with 37 

For thy church 28 

For thy rich, th 85 

For thyself, bes 28 

For when we k 519 

For why? the L 16 

Forbid it, Lord 141 

Forever with t 625 

Forget not, bro 699 

Forgive me, Lo 49 

Forward! flock 384 

Frail children o 106 

Friend who nev 130 

From earth's w 430 

From every pla 12 

From faith to fa 305 

From heaven H 290 

From him, the 405 

From north to s 631 

From sea to sea 632 

From sorrow, t 556 

From strength 382 

From tender ch 423 

From the highe 85 

Fromthelow-b 129 

From Thee that 320 

From tilings un 665 

From war's ala 704 

Gather the outc 263 

Gazing thus ou 144 

Gethsemane ca 234 

Gird thy heave 494 

Give me a calm 523 

Give me a faith 349 

Give me to bea 400 

Give of thy son 654 

Give to mine e 367 

Give tongues of 188 

Give up ourselv 569 

Give us an ever 145 

Give us holy fr 685 

Give us ourselv 241 

Glories upon gl 384 

Glory to God, in 159 

Go, clothe the n 694 

Go forward, Ch 387 

Go, labor on ; 'ti 399 

Go, labor on ; y 399 

Go to many a t 640 

God be with yo 564 

God calling yet 252 

God is in heave 17 

God is our sun 213 

Godofourfath 580 

God only is the 363 

God only know 368 

God ruleth on h 11 

God, the All-M 707 

God, theOmnip 707 

God, through h 181 

God, thy God, w 647 

God, to reclaim 243 

Gold is but dros 224 

Grace all the w 288 

Grace first cont 288 

Grace taught m 288 

Grant me my si 264 

Grant one poor 342 

Grant that all m 35 

Grant that all w 658 

Grant that, wit 232 

Grant them the 668 



HYMN 

Grant to little c 59 

Grant us, dear L 326 

Grant us thy pe 38 

Grant us thy tr 82 

Great, and ever 344 

Great God, our 708 

Great God, pre 706 

Great God, thy 281 

Great God, we 65 

Great Shepherd 37 

Great Sun of ri 202 

Great, without 712 

Green pastures 452 

Guide thou thei 231 

Guilty I stand 244 

Hail, blessed J 206 
Hail the heave 111 
Hallelujah! Br 176 
Hallelujah! ha 646 
Hallelujah! Lo 77 
Hallelujah! not 176 
Hallelujah! no 163 
Hallelujah! sin 176 
Happy, beyond 372 
Happy, if with 222 
Happy the man 372 
Happy the man 534 
Hark! hark! to 124 
Hark ! how he g 142 
Hark! those bu 169 
Has thy night b 647 
Hast thou a lam 338 
Hast thou not b 197 
Haste thee on f 458 
Hasten, mercy 248 
Hasten, mortal 109 
Hasten, sinner, 248 
Hasten the joy 362 
Hath he marks 293 
Have we no tea 152 
Have we trials 551 
He all his foes 178 
He always wins 480 
He bids us build 553 
He breaks the p 1 
He by himself 4 
He came in to 189 
He can, he will 684 
He comes again 654 
He comes, fro 108 
He comes, swe 189 
He comes, the 103 
He comes with 650 
He ever lives ab 301 
He formed the 3 
He framed the 9 
He hides himse 442 
He hung its star 660 
He is gone ; but 170 
He is gone ; tow 170 
He justly claim 373 
He knows when 476 
HelefthisFath 310 
He lives, all glo 168 
He lives, and g 168 
He lives, to ble 168 
He looks! and 530 
He now stands 36 
He only is the 716 
He reigns! ye s 90 
He rests well p 221 
He rules the wo 107 
He saw me plu 135 
He saw me ruin 539 
620 



HYMN 

He shall corned 650 
He shall reign 646 
He sits at God's 178 
He speaks, and 1 
He that hath pi 691 
He wept that w 276 
He who came t 175 
Hemllbeoiu-S 683 
He will gird the 468 
He will not lea 450 
He wills that I 370 
He with earthly 88 
Hear, above all 494 
Hear him, ye d 1 
Hear the victor 494 
Heaven's arche 122 
Heavy is the cr 693 
Heir of the sam 699 
Heirs of the sa 552 
Help me the slo 411 
Help me to wa 388 
Help us, O Lord 347 
Help us to build 555 
Help us to help 555 
Hence our hea 335 
Henceforth ma 379 
Her hands are 372 
Here, at that cr 342 
Here, beneath a 711 
Here freedom s 706 
Here, great Go 27 
Here I give my 351 
Here I raise my 19 
Here in the bo 625 
Here in thy ho 715 
Here let the gr 663 
Here may our 656 
Here may the 1 656 
Here may the w 713 
Here may thine 656 
Here may we pr 37 
Here see the br 526 
Here the whole 79 
Here, then, my 499 
Here vouchsafe 662 
Here we come 69 
Here we learn 144 
Here would I fe 237 
Here's love and 165 
High as the hea 94 
High heaven, th 312- 
High on a thro 406 
Higher than the 380 
Higher, then, a 344 
Him though hi 162 
His body, broke 239 
His dews drop 541 
His fearful dro 239 
His goodness s 100 
His kingdom ca 178 
His mercy now 512 
His mountains 1 686 
His name is Jes 296 
His name yield 538 
His oath, his co 330 
His only righte 222 
His power subd 94 
His providence 675 
His purposes w 96 
His sovereign p 6 
His sovereign p 21 
His very word o 89 
His voice subli 99 
His work my ho 336 
Hither come, fo 257 



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HYMN 

Hold on thy wa 447 

Hold thou thy c 50 

Holy and bless 629 

Holy, blessed T 56 

Holy Ghost, wi 185 

Holy, holy, hoi 78 

Holy Saviour, c 56 

Holy Spirit, all 185 

Holy Spirit, be 56 

Holy Spirit, dw 195 

Honor, glory, m 27 

Hosanna! on t 679 

Hosanna! soun 679 

Hosanna! then 679 

How beauteous 15 

How beautiful, 86 

How blest are t 335 

How can it be t 335 

How can my so 343 

How careful th 600 

How cold and f 281 

How dread are 86 

How gleam thy 209 

How happy are 428 

aow oft they lo 439 

owpiu:elynat 209 

How shall pollu 80 

How silently, h 121 

How such holy 52 

Hushed is each 501 

I ask no dream 197 

I ask no higher 362 

I ask thee for a 465 

I ask thee for t 465 

I ask them whe 606 

I bless thee for 531 

I can but peris 260 

I come, thy ser 624 

I could not do 353 

1 delivered thee 307 

I dimly guess, f 472 

I do not ask my 542 

I do not ask, O 542 

I do not ask tha 542 

I fear no foe, w 50 

I fear no tribul 467 

I find him lif tin 370 

I have but thee 589 

I have long wit 267 

I have no cares 480 

I have no help 237 

I have no wisd 237 

I heard the voic 304 

Iknownotwha 450 

I know not wha 472 

I know not whe 472 

I know thee, Sa 511 

I lay my body 51 

I lay my wants 488 

I lift mine eye 471 

I long to be lik 488 

Ilookedto Jesu 304 

I love by faith 498 

I love in solitud 498 

I love thy chur 208 

I love to tell th 544 

I love to think 498 

I need not tell 511 

I need thee eve 506 

I need thy pres 50 

I now believe i 283 

I praise thee fo 531 

1 see thee in the 87 

I see thee not, I 537 



HYMN 

I see thee walki 87 

I see thee when 87 

I shall not wan 436 

I shall then sho 374 

I sigh to think 316 

I thank thee for 531 

I thank thee, Lo 29 

I thank thee m 29 

I thank thee, to 29 

1 wait till he sh 358 

I want a godly 340 

I want a sober 340 

I want the witn 362 

I was not ever 460 

I worship thee 186 

I would, but th 381 

I would not ha 465 

I would not liv 584 

I would not sigh 336 

I'd sing the ch 540 

I'd sing the pre c 540 

If aught should 134 

If done to obey 417 

If, drunk with s 710 

If grace were b 296 

If I ask him to 293 

If I find him, it 293 

If I have only k 318 

If I still hold cl 293 

If in this darks 359 

If life be long 470 

If now thou sta 600 

If on our daily 42 

If our love we 98 

If pain afflict, o 502 

If rough and th 369 

If some poor w 47 

If thou, my Jes 425 

If thou shoulds 521 

If to the right o 320 

If vexing thoug 134 

If wliile on eart 467 

If wounded lov 184 

It you cannot 402 

I'll go to Jesus 260 

I'll praise him 534 

111 that he bless 480 

In all our Make 23 

In condescend! 593 

In darkest shad 535 

In death's dark 136 

In desert waste 549 

In each event o 517 

In every condit 461 

In every joy th 517 

In every land b 5 

In every time o 155 

In fierce tempt 444 

In foreign real 102 

In God's whole 413 

In haunts of w 423 

In heaven's ete 32 

In holy contem 454 

In holy duties 70 

In hope, again 297 

In hope of that 607 

In hope that se 411 

In midst of dan 102 

In our joys and 545 

In our sickness 515 

In panoply of t 897 

In peopled vale 644 

In perfect love 155 

In purest love 667 

In service whic 465 
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HYMN 

In simple trust 543 

In suffering be 333 

In that lone Ian 254 

In the cross of 143 

In the furnace 212 

In the hour of 319 

In the light of 112 

In the midst of 104 

In thee my trus 324 

In them let all 561 

In them thou m 406 

In thine own a 35 

In those dark, s 596 

In thy holy inc 285 

In thy promises 351 

In vain the surg 209 

In vain thou st 511 

In vain we tune 183 

In want my pi 466 

In weal, that w 504 

In woe, that w 504 

Incline our hea 713 

Insatiat e to this 289 

Is crucified for 153 

Is here a soul th 245 

Is not e'en dea 591 

Is not thy grace 187 

Is not thy nam 338 

Is there a thing 345 

Is there diadem 293 

Is this the cons 427 

Israel's Strengt 116 

It can bring wi 454 

It fioateth like 200 

It is enough, ea 528 

It is my guide 124 

It is not as tho 364 

It is not death 585 

It is not so, but 442 

It is that heave 455 

It is that hope 455 

It is the voice 284 

It makes the w 137 

It sweetly chee 201 

J'erusalern, my 608 

Jesus all the da 311 

Jesuscallsus! b 545 

Jesus calls us f r 545 

Jesus can make 581 

Jesus comes! h 351 

Jesus, confirm 313 

Jesus conquere 385 

Jesus, grant the 59 

Jesus, hail! en 171 

Jesus, hail ! wh 177 

Jesus is worth 24 

Jesus, let our f 103 

Jesus, Lord and 681 

Jesus, may thy 154 

Jesus, my all in 466 

Jesus, my God 441 

Jesus, on me be 265 

Jesus, our good 683 

Jesus, our great 294 

Jesus, our only 533 

Jesus ! the nam 1 

Jesus ! the nam 222 

Jesus the prison 222 

Jesus, the Savi 178 

Jesus their toil 221 

Jesus, thine ow 373 

Jesus, thou Pri 585 

Jesus, vouchsaf 273 

Jesus wept! an 132 



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HYMN 

Jesus wept ! tha 132 

Jesus, with us 229 

Join high and lo 566 

Joined in one s 228 

Joy is like resti 542 

Joyofthedesol 526 

Joy to the worl 107 

Judge not the L 96 

Just as I am, an 272 

Just as I am, po 272 

Justaslam,th 272 

Keep the souls 103 

Kindled his rel 267 

Kingdom of he 651 

Kingdom of pe 651 

Knowing as I a 625 

Lamb of God, I 374 

Large are them 462 

Lead me throu 332 

Lead on, O Kin 408 

Lead us, O Fath 475 

Lead us on our 685 

Leave to his so 437 

Led on by thine 708 

Let all wath tha 220 

Let all your la 429 

Let but my fain 521 

Let cares like a 440 

Let deep repent 314 

Let elders wors 367 

Let everlasting 198 

Let every act of 7 

Let every creat 631 

Let every kind 180 

Let every mom 7 

Let every thou 369 

Let evil though 58 

Let faith transc 427 

Let fall on ever 687 

Let goodness a 104 

Let holy thoug 58 

Let lively hope 314 

Let love, in one 554 

Let me at a thr 329 

Let me love the 490 

Let me no wro 510 

Let moimtains 218 

Let music swell 702 

Let none hear y 402 

Let not conscie 259 

Let not sorrow 412 

Let others seek 628 

Let peace, O Lo 62 

Let peace with 65 

Let sorrow do i 317 

Let that mercy 709 

Let the sweet n 523 

Let the world d 458 

Let this my evil 499 

Let those refus 22 

Let thrones,and 630 

Let thy holy Co 657 

Let us press on 486 

Let us still to th 562 

Let us take up 560 

Let your droop 412 

Life eternal, h 160 

Life eternal, O 160 

Life's labor do 582 

Life's tumult w 48 

Like a mighty 383 

Like some brig 537 

Like the rough 246 



HYMN 

Lion of Judah 161 

Listen to the w 109 

Lives again our 156 

Living m the s 52 

Lo ! glad I com 306 

Lo, his triumph 158 

Lo, I am with 592 

Lo! such the c 678 

Lo, what emb 206 

Lo! with deep 709 

Long my heart 351 

Long my impri 310 

Long thy exile 602 

Look, as when 491 

Look down upo 231 

Look how we g 183 

Look on the he 238 

Loose all your 158 

Loose the soul 166 

Lord, crown ou 18 

Lord, from thin 659 

Lord! from this 572 

Lord, give me 424 

Lord God of tr 250 

Lord, grant us 205 

Lord, I believe 148 

Lord, I come to 507 

Lord, I confess 453 

Lord, I my vo 44 

Lord, I would 489 

Lord, in this sa 66 

Lord, it is good 477 

Lord, it is my 307 

Lord Jesus, Ki 622 

Lord, lead us to 129 

Lord, may I ev 404 

Lord, may tha 66 

Lord, my times 438 

Lord, obedientl 547 

Lord of aU life 82 

Lord of earth 469 

Lord of heaven 469 

Lord of life, be 57 

Lord of my life 505 

Lord of the nat 701 

Lord, on thee o 35 

Lord, should m 339 

Lord, till I reac 501 

Lord, 'tis not ou 660 

Lord, we thy pr 360 

Lord, what shal 17 

Loud may the t 218 

Love in loving 676 

Love is the gold 554 

Love of God, s 316 

Lover of souls ! 263 

Love's redeemi 156 

Make haste, 390 

Make us into on 557 

Maker and Ked 166 

Man may troub 458 

Many days hav 514 

Marching with t 613 

May erring min 659 

May faith grow 659 

May struggling 48 

May they that 223 

May thy gospel 69 

May thy rich gr 334 

May thy Spirit 657 

May thy will, n 337 

May we receive 33 

May we this life 45 

May we thy bo 688 
622 



HY 

May we with h 
Mercy and Trut 
'Mid toil and tri 
Might I enjoy t 
^Mightiest kings 
Mighty Spirit, d 
JSIillionsof soul 
]Mine is an uneh 
Minutes and nie 
More glorious s 
iVIore simple an 
INlore than con 
Mortals, your h 
Momn for the 1 
Mourn for the r 
Much of my ti 
Must 1 be Carrie 
My blessed Lor 
My crimes are g 
My dying Savio 
My Father's ho 
My God is reco 
My gracious M 
My grief is in 
My Jesus, as th 
My Jesus shall 
My knowledge 
My lifted eye. 
My lips w ith sh 
My Lord is in t 
My message as 
My native cou 
My soul lies hu 
My soul obeys 
My soul rejoice 
My soul would 
My steadfast s 
My sulfering ti 
My time, my p 
My times are in 
My tongue shal 
My weary soul 
My willing soul 
My Wisdom an 



324 

524 
535 
470 
517 
270 
615 
256 



471 



Nations afar in 15 

Nay, but I yiel 275 

Nearer my Fat 620 

Nearer the bou 620 

Ne'er think the 493 

Never let tlie w 562 

Never M'ill I re 471 

New graces eve 68 

New mercies, e 42 

New time, new 46 

No burden yet 450 

No chiUing wia 617 

No condemnati 310 

No earthly fath 86 

No ; I must ma 514 

No longer then 375 

No man can tr 191 

No more a wan 300 

No more fatigu 73 

No more let si 107 

No more thine 413 

No murky clou 610 

No pain that we 155 

No profit canst 435 

No rude alarms 73 

No strength of 92 

No words can t 501 

No work is left 155 

Nor let the good 456 

Nor pain, nor g 686 



FIRST LINES OF STANZAS 



HYMN 

N or shall thy sp 202 

Xor voice can s 533 

Not for ease or 332 

Not now on Zio 12 

Xot one, but all 63 

Not to the last 447 

Not with the ho 483 

Nothing hath t 598 

Nothing ye in e 258 

Now incline me 267 

Now let me gai 366 

Now let me gai 377 

Now let the he 164 

Now may the K 67 

Now onward ev 573 

Nowrest, mylo 312 

Now the full gl 79 

Now the queen 163 

Now then the 648 

Now thev reign 613 

Now to the La 167 

Now Math this h 665 

Now, ye needy 259 



O believe the re 
O blessed hope 
O blessed work 
O blest commu 
O bright the co 
O Christ, thoug 
O come in the 
O Cross that lif 
O enter then hi 
O everywhere, 
O far from horn 
O Father, come 
O fill me with 
O for a trumpet 
O for that choic 
O for this love 
O for those hum 
O give me Sam 
O give thine ow 
O give us heart 
O God, mine in 
O God, our help 
O God, our Kin 
O, God our ligh 
O God, who wo 
O great Absolv 
O great and glo 
O guard our sh 
O nappy bond, 
O happy, happy 
O happy home 
O happy servan 
O hark to the an 
O hearts are br 
O heavenly Lov 
O holy Child of 
O Holy Father 
O Holy Ghost, t 
O Holy Jesus, 
O Holy Lord '. a 
O Hope of ever 
O how can wor 
O how I fear th 
O how the thoug 
O if my Lord w 
O if my mortal 
O Jesus, ever wi 
O Jesus, thou ar 
O Jesus, thou h 
O Jov that seek 
just Judge, to 



HYMN 

O Kmg of kings 714 

O Lamb of (Jod 626 

O land of lands 712 

O let me ever h 532 

O let me feel th 350 

O let me think 339 

O let me ^\ing 455 

O let my soul o 49 

O let our adora 573 

O let our heart 227 

O let that glori 630 

O let them all t 561 

O let thy orient 45 

O let thy sacred 379 

O let us ever wa 228 

O let us find the 563 

O let us hear th 403 

O let us still pr 227 

O let us stir eac 558 

O Light that fol 481 

O little heart of 87 

O Lord and Ma 128 

O Love divine, h 368 

love, how ch 333 

Love of God, 83 

O love of God ! 152 

O Love, thou b 302 

O Love, thy so 345 

O lovely attitud 249 

O make thy ch 200 

O Master, from 423 

O Master, it is 131 

O may I bear s 79 

may I triump 391 

O may my hea 314 

O may our mor 715 

O may the gre 632 

O may these an 519 

O may this bou 30 

O may thy love 266 

O may thy sold 430 

O may thy Spir 41 

O may thy Spir 232 

O melt this froz 182 

O might I hear 89 

O multiply thy 221 

O near to the K 434 

O on that day 603 

O Paradise! O 622 

O perfect Life 668 

O Sabbath rest 543 

O Saviour Chri 54 

O sometimes h 434 

O Son of God, 566 

O source of unc 194 

O Spirit blest, 566 

O spread the jo 26 

O strengthen m 410 

O sweet and bl 612 

O sweet and bl 614 

O sweeter than 484 

O take this hea 366 

O teach me, Lo 410 

O tell of his m 106 

O that each in 568 

O that I could. 368 

O that I could f 368 

O that I now, f 366 

Othat I now t 356 

O that in me t 375 

O that it now 375 

O that my hear 426 

O that our tho 70 

O that the anth 630 

that the wor 191 



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HYMN 

O that the wor 222 

O that we all m 241 

O that with yon 180 

O the lost, the u 52 

O the precious 508 

O the rapturous 311 

O the transport! 617 

O then what ra 618 

O Thou, by wh 497 

O Thou to who 12 

O Thou, who ca 18 

O Thou who wo 590 

Thou whose c 395 

O Thou, whose i 678 

O to grace how 19 

Oto have joine 684 

O to love and se 130 

O Triune God, 76 

O unexampled 565 

O use me. Lord 410 

O utter but the 363 

O wash my soul 270 

O watch, and fl 493 

O what a blesse 605 

O what are all 607 

O what glory, f 160 

O what hath Je 607 

O when his wis 90 

O when, thou c 608 

O who could be 522 

O who like thee 127 

O why should I 530 

O wide-embraci 88 

O wondrous Lo 127 

O wondrous lov 285 

O would he mor 605 

O ye banished s 547 

Obedient faith 297 

O'er all those w 617 

O'erwhelmedw 401 

Of all the pious 580 

Of all thou hast 331 

Of all thy heart 593 

On mightier wi 199 

On multitudes c 648 

On thee, at the 68 

On thee we flin 457 

Once a sinner, n 514 

Once earthly jo 317 

Once more 'tis e 54 

Once they were 606 

One day in sue 64 

One family, we 611 

One holy churc 209 

One more day's 419 

One only care 273 

One only gift ca 308 

One, the light o 567 

One, the strain 567 

One thing dem 253 

One who v.as k 451 

One -^-ith thysel 126 

Only believe, i 447 

Only, O Lord, i 42 

Only thy restle 476 

Onward, ever o 344 

Onward, shall 206 

Onward, then, 383 

Onward, then, 385 

Onward, then, 412 

Onward, there 567 

Onward we go 621 

Open my faith' 377 

Open now the c 91 

Open the inter 331 



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HYMN 

Open wide, O G 657 

Or he deserts us 442 

Or if, on joyful 315 

Other refuge h 463 

Our Advocate 172 

Our brother th 594 

Our changeful 61 

Our days are a 94 

Our eyes see di 486 

Our fathers, ch 415 

Our fathers' Go 702 

Our fathers, wh 580 

Our Friend, our 479 

Our glad hosan 108 

Our glorious Le 606 

Our hearts he p 164 

Our hearts be r 687 

Our hearts in te 572 

Our life is a dre 568 

Our life, while 102 

Our lips and liv 575 

Our little syste 139 

Our midnight i 82 

Our old compa 611 

Our residue of 575 

Our restless sp 536 

Our Sacrifice i 559 

Our skill of han 414 

Our souls and b 373 

Our spirits, too, 611 

Our sword is th 418 

Our thoughts ar 79 

Our wishes, our 341 

Our years are li 18 

Out of great dis 619 

Pardon and pea 233 

Pardoned for al 401 

Partakers of th 228 

Paschal Lamb 171 

Pass me not, O 346 

Patient the ap 459 

Patriarch and h 613 

Peace and joy 647 

Peace is on the 74 

Peace on earth 109 

Peace, perfect p 528 

People and real 631 

Perfect submis 548 

Perhaps he will 260 

Perish policy a 513 

Permit them to 230 

Perverse and f o 136 

Pity and heal a 271 

Place on the Lo 448 

Pleading for hi 175 

Plenteous grac 463 

Plenteous of gr 194 

Poor, sinful, th 292 

Poor tempest-t 285 

Pour out your 512 

Praise be to the 58 

Praise ye Jehov 20 

Praise ye the F 20 

Prayer is the bu 497 

Prayer is the C 497 

Prayer is the CO 497 

Prayer is the si 497 

Prayer makes t 496 

Preserved by p 560 

Pressing onwar 144 

Proclaim to eve 654 

Prostrate I'll li 260 

Quick as their t 439 



HYMN 

Raised by the b 459 

Raised on devo 23 

Ready for all t 313 

Ready thou art 263 

Rebel, ye wave 99 

Redeemed fro 593 

Refining fire, go 375 

Refresh thy pe 704 

Rejoice in glori 178 

Rejoicing now 365 

Remember, Lo 187 

Remember, Lo 401 

Remember, Lo 705 

Remember the 234 

Remove this ha 356 

Renew my will 521 

Rescue the peri 697 

Rest comes at 1 621 

Rest for my so 381 

Rest secure the 598 

Restore, my de 530 

Restraining pra 496 

Return, O holy 492 

Return, O wand 255 

Ride forth, vict 632 

Ride on, ride on 150 

Rise, touched w 249 

Rivers to the oc 623 

Round each ha 210 

Rmi the straigh 409 

Safe to the Ian 451 

Sages, leave yo 113 

Saints, before t 113 

Salvation! lett 287 

Salvation ! O th 287 

Salvation to G 11 

Save, Lord, we 485 

Save, till all th 103 

Save us in the 562 

Save us in thy 638 

Saviour, and Pr 264 

Saviour, at thy 337 

Saviour, hasten 177 

Saviour, look d 563 

Saviour, may o 74 

Saviour, parted 162 

Saviour, Prince 491 

Saviour, to me 278 

Saviour, where 359 

Saw ye not the 643 

Say, Live forev 165 

Say, shall we y 114 

Seasons, and m 715 

See, from his h 141 

See from the r 258 

See heathen na 653 

See liim set for 256 

Seehowbeaute 649 

See me, Saviou 491 

See, the feast o 240 

See, the stream 210 

See where the s 221 

Send forth thy 632 

Send forth thy 644 

Send some mes 35 

Send them thy 644 

Sent by my Lor 256 

Seven times he 152 

Shake off the b 217 

Shake off the d 217 

Shall I, to sooth 225 

Shall they ador 26 

Shall we, whos 655 

Shepherds, in t 113 
624 



HYMN 

Shine in our da 503 
Should earth ag 440 
Should swift de 55 
Should thy mer 431 
Show me what 507 
Show my forge 281 
Silent night! H 123 
Since from his 135 
Since on this wi 253 
Sing, pray, and 476 
Sing to the Lor 15 
Sinners in deris 169 
Sinners, turn, w 247 
Sinners, whose 180 
Sinners, wrung 113 
Sleep soft, belo 541 
Slowly the rays 62 
Smile, Lord, on 645 
So be it. Lord ; 60 
So fades a sum 582 
So Jesus slept ; 586 
So let the Savi 694 
So long thy po 460 
So may each fu 670 
So may the un 552 
So now, and till 672 
So our lowly gi 673 
So shall it be at 43 
So shall my wa 492 
So to our morta 479 
So vile I am, ho 284 
So when ray lat 625 
So, when our lif 485 
So. when the w 566 
So, whene'er th 39 
So will thy peo 707 
So would Hove 483 
Soar we now w 156 
Some humbled 589 
Some will hate 513 
Sometimes 'mi 489 
Soon as from e 590 
Soon as the eve 84 
Soon, borne on 254 
Soon from us t 53 
Soon shall I le 322 
Soon shall our 446 
Speak gently to 699 
Speak, O etern 661 
Speak with tha 245 
Spirit of grace ! 65 
Spirit of purity 189 
Spirit of truth 629 
Stand, then, in 382 
Stand up, stand 386 
Still heavy is th 437 
Still let it on th 13 
Still let us own 557 
Still lift yours 421 
Still restless na 80 
Still, still, thou 641 
Still, still to the 43 
Still tlu-oughth 110 
Still thy consta 675 
Still to the low 360 
StiUwewaitfo 638 
Strangers and p 459 
Stronger his lo 368 
Such was thy 140 
Such wonders p 224 
Suffice it if —my 589 
Sun, moon, and 202 
Sun of our life 82 
Sure as thy trut 208 
Sm-e I must fig 393 



FIRST LINES OF STANZAS 



HYMN 

Surely thou ca 277 

Sweet fields be 604 

Sweet hour of 516 

Sweet is the da 71 

Swift as the ea 405 

Swift to its clo 50 

Take my poor 335 
Take my voice, 348 
Take my will, a 348 
Take the name 508 
Take up thy cro 433 
Teach me all th 676 
Teach me the h 471 
Teach me thy p 411 
Teach me to fe 197 
Teach me to liv 49 
Teach me to lo 197 
Teach thou our 550 
Teach us, in ev 446 
Teach us, O Lor 695 
Teach us to lov 552 
Teach us to ma 695 
Teach us, with 691 
Tell how he co 119 
Tell it out a mo 634 
Tell of his won 89 
Tell the blessed 652 
Tempt not my 529 
Ten thousand t 105 
Ten thousand t 611 
Tender Spirit, d 195 
Thanks former 574 
Thanks we give 39 
That bears, un 424 
That great mys 432 
That I thy mer 378 
That life of trut 15 
That path vrith. 379 
That prize, wit 396 
That sacred str 218 
That spirit, wh 187 
That sweet com 311 
That will not m 424 
That word abo loi 
The apostles of 391 
The atonement 357 
The birds, with 92 
The busy tribes 577 
The captive to r 688 
The cheerful tr 322 
The chm-ch fro 200 
The company o 31 
The consecrate 428 
The covenant w 569 
The cup of wat 423 
The day glides 439 
The dearest ido 492 
The dread omn 696 
The dying thief 291 
The earth shall 309 
The Eternal Sh 592 
The Father hat 641 
The Father hea 301 
The few that tr 561 
The foxes foun 122 
The friends wh 522 
The fullness of 573 
The gift which 553 
The gladness of 7 
The glorious or 371 
The God of Ab 4 
The God that r 22 
The golden eve 430 
The golden sun 692 

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HYMN 

The goodly Ian 4 

The gospel tru 294 

The graves of a 595 

The great unen 464 

The hand that 198 

The hardness of 263 

The heads that 658 

The healing of 128 

The heaven of h 664 

The heaven wh 343 

The heavenly b 115 

The highest pla 173 

The holy, meek 148 

The Holy Spiri 243 

The honors pai 93 

The hopes that 203 

ThejoyofaUw 173 

The Kmg himse 64 

The kingdom t 527 

The light of sm 456 

The Lord has p 309 

The Lord is Kin 90 

The Lord is rise 157 

The Lord mv R 308 

The Lord pours 534 

The Lord, ye kn 16 

The martyr firs 416 

The men of gra 22 

The more I triu 343 

The morning sh 6I4 

The mount for 477 

The mountains 660 

The nations all 642 

The night beco 32 

The noontide s 669 

The old man, m 674 

The opening he 535 

The pain of life 216 

The pains of de 597 

The pains, the g 581 

The parted year 572 

The people of t 31 

The pity of the 94 

The present mo 253 

The profit will 182 

The promised 1 371 

The rich man's 665 

The rising God 165 

The rising tem 251 

The rocks can r 274 

The rolling sun 202 
The rush of nu 
The Shepherd s 
The Son of God 
The sorrows of 
The soul of ma 

The soul that o 461 

The storm is la 102 

The sunlight is 633 

The task thy wi 400 

The things mik 298 

The thunders o 81 

The trivial roun 42 

The tumult and 710 

The vineyard o 227 

The virtue of th 648 

The weary wor 61 

The while I fai 284 

The whole crea 24 

The whole triu 4 

The wild winds 485 

The world can 250 

Thee all the ch 10 

Thee apostles, p 77 

Thee, Father, S 569 



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HYMN 

Thee, then, my 417 

Thee while the 17 

Thee M'ill I lov 367 

Thee will I prai 642 

Their toils are p 591 

Then all is peac 453 

Then all these w 644 

Then every tho 550 

Then fail the e 628 

Then in a noble 291 

Then is my stre 501 

Then learn to s' 392 

Then let om- son 22 

Then let our sor 591 

Then let the la 595 

Then let the wi 425 
Then let us ado 
Then let us gat 
Then let us ha 
Then let us in h 
Then let us ma 
Then let us pro 
Then let us sit 

Then linger no 251 

Then, my soul, 515 

Then,Omysoul 427 

Then on, ye pur 421 

Then onward w 418 

Then, Saviour, t 579 

Then shaU all 325 

Then shall I see 71 

Then shall I see 327 

Then shall my 317 

Then shall war 637 

Then sorrow to 522 

Then sorrow's f 550 

Then wake you 157 

Then we may b 572 

Then, when the 389 

Then why, bl 483 

Then ^^-ill he o 441 

Then will I tea 266 

Then with my 315 

Then with saint 681 

Thence, wlien o 521 

There all the sh 594 

There faith Uft 609 

There for me th 267 

There fragrant 609 

There from the 589 

There happier b 60S 

There I shall ba 440 

There is a day 456 

There is a death 250 

There is a home 609 

There is a place 495 

There is a river 97 

There is a seen 495 

There is a strea 218 

There is a wor 587 

There is my ho 624 

There is the tlu- 612 

There is welco 98 

There it was th 683 

There let it for 313 

There let the w 315 

There let us all 13 

There, like an 462 

There, like stre 211 

There the pom 162 

There, there on 495 

There we shall 22 

There's a crow 680 

There's a home 680 

There's a rest f -680 



625 



FIRST LINES OF STANZAS 



HYMN 

There's a song 680 
There's a tumu 112 
These are the j 546 
These courts re 664 
These walls we 663 
They die in Jes 588 
They marked t 606 
They scorn to s 439 
They stand, tho 612 
They suffer wit 173 
They tell the tr 8 
They watch for 223 
Thine earthly S 73 
Thine example 675 
Thine eye dete 503 
Thine is our co 411 
Thine is the loo 394 
Thine would 1 1 342 
This awful God 22 
This hlessed wo 391 
This day God w 45 
This glorious h 556 
This happiness 624 
This heavenly c 70 
This is the day 63 
This is the way 306 
This lamp, thro 201 
Thither our fait 576 
Those are the p 167 
Those mighty o 79 
Those trees for 610 
Thou art comin 507 
Thou art our ho 672 
Thou art the ea 299 
Thou art the gr 672 
Thou art the K 31 
Thou art the Li 133 
Thou art the Tr 133 
Thou art the W 133 
Thou awful jud 600 
Thou by thy tw 264 
Thou callest m 499 
Thoucamest,0 122 
Thou canst not 389 
Thou didst ace 31 
Thou didst not 692 
Thou didst one 514 
Thou every whe 435 
Thou giv'st the 692 
Thou God of tr 250 
Thou hast bou 337 
Thou hast help 514 
Thou hast no s 614 
Thou hast pro 677 
Thou hast rede 167 
Thouknowestn 389 
Thouknow'st I 838 
Thou know'st t 364 
Thou, Lord, did 566 
Thou Man of g 427 
Thou my daily 438 
Thou, O Christ, 463 
Thou, O my Go 331 
Thou, O my Jes 483 
Thou, of life th 166 
Thou on the L 435 
Thou seemest h 139 
Thou Shalt see 307 
Thou sovereign 686 
Thou the sprin 329 
Thou wast their 430 
Thou who art b 27 
Thou who art li 403 
Thou, who bad' 599 
Thou who did 629 



HTMX 

Thou, who hast 589 
Thou who hast 714 
Thou who, liou 257 
Thou, M'ho in d 61 
Thou, whose al 53 
Thou wilt not 139 
Though dark m 521 
Though dead, t 404 
Though destruc 55 
Though earthb 447 
Though faith a 478 
Though I have 269 
Though late, I 275 
Though like the 315 
Though long th 457 
Though numer 539 
Though oft I se 478 
Though our sin 709 
Though the nig 55 
Though they ar 697 
Though unseen 25 
Though vine no 454 
Though we ma 683 
Thousands, ten 77 
Thrice blessed, 432 
Thrice blest is 392 
Thrice blest wi 311 
Through all ete 105 
Through all liis 81 
Through all the 713 
Through every 105 
Through ev.ery 592 
Through grace 36 
Thi'ough hidde 105 
Through him th 128 
Through many 309 
Tlirough the lo 59 
Through the va 104 
Through thee, 459 
Tlu-ough this ch 490 
Through waves 437 
Thus may I re jo 676 
Thus may we a 40 
Thus might I hi 146 
Thus moving to 464 
Thus present st 95 
Thus, safely mo 124 
Thus spake the 115 
Thus star by st 587 
Thus, strong in 397 
Thus, when Uf e 498 
Thus, when the 51 
Thv body, brok 234 
Thy boimtif ul e 106 
Thy calmness b 473 
Thy cause doth 687 
Thy chosen tern 65 
Thy covenant k 231 
Thy cross our c 138 
Thy everlasting 435 
Thy foes might 126 
Thy gardens an 610 
Thy hand hash 714 
Thy kindness to 708 
Thy life our co 138 
Thy litanies, sw 479 
Thy love divine 704 
Thy love the po 517 
Thy mighty na 466 
Thy name we b 706 
Thy nature, gra 354 
Thy neighbor? 690 
Thy noblest wo 202 
Thy promise is 285 
Thy ransomed 352 
626 



HYMN 

Thy saints in al 393 
T'hy sanctifyin 378 
Thy temple is t 66 
Thy touch has s 54 
Thy truth unch 536 
Thy voice prod 80 
Thy wisdom, L 713 
Thy word is eve 204 
Till all the low 477 
Till amid the h 144 
Till Jesus in th 575 
Till sons of me 423 
Till.taughtbyH 689 
Till then I woul 137 
Till then, nor is 443 
Till then, to the 13S 
Time, like an e 577 
'Tis done : the g 312 
'Tisdone! the 142 
'Tis finished! a 149 
'Tis finished! 1 149 
'Tis finished! S 149 
'Tis God's all-a 396 
'Tis like the sun 204 
'Tis Love ' 'tis L 511 
'Tis midnight: 147 
'Tis mystery al 310 
'Tis not a cause 223 
'Tis not enough 363 
'Tis not that m 455 
'Tis prayer sup 502 
'Tis the spring o 163 
'Tis thine to sa 654 
'Tis to my Savi 336 
To comfort an 688 
To each the cov 569 
To faint, to gri 339 
To God , most w 670 
To God, the Fa 45 
To hear the sor 274 
To heaven, the 135 
To him I owe m 135 
To him I yield 464 
To him shall en 631 
To him shall pr 650 
To him that in 298 
To Jesus may w 263 
To Jesus' name 558 
To me remains 518 
To real holiness 401 
To scorn the se 417 
To seek thee a 33 
To serve the pr 388 
To shame our s 289 
To take a glim 546 
To the blest fou 268 
To the great On 2 
To the great On 661 
To thee, before 31 
To thee, from w 692 
To thee may ea 670 
To thee our all 691 
To thee our hu 298 
To thee the glo 297 
To thee the glo 700 
To thee, then, O 125 
To thee they all 668 
To them the cro 173 
To this temple 662 
To those who w 220 
To you, in Dav 115 
To you in the ci 117 
To-day attend 3 
To-day on wea 68 
Too soon we ris 237 



FIRST LINES OF STANZAS 



HYMN 

Touched by the 557 

Tranquil amid 597 

Tremole our he 13 

Tried as by turn 712 

Triumphant ho 75 

True Son of the 125 

True, 'tis a stra 405 

True-hearted, w 420 

Trusting only i 329 

Truth from the 642 

Truthful Spirit, 195 

'Twas a heaven 311 

'Twas grace th 309 

'Twas he who f 284 

'Twas not their 700 

'Twas through 404 

Undaunted to t 397 

Under the shad 577 

Unite us in the 701 

Unshaken as et 214 

Until at last, w 671 

Until the trump 239 

Unwearied ma 333 

Up, then, with 390 

Up to the hills 41 

Uphold me in t 367 

Upon his provi 450 

Upon the bridal 667 

Us" into closest 563 

Vain the stone 156 

Vainly we oif er 114 

Vessels of mere 217 

Victor o'er dea 161 

Vouchsafe torn 665 

Waft, waft, ye 655 

Wake, and hft 44 

Walk in the lig 361 

Was it for crim 146 

Wash me, and 357 

Watch, as if on 494 

Watch by the s 47 

Watch, 'tis you 429 

Watchman, tel 636 

We all partake 553 

We are thine, d 677 

We are travel! 547 

We bow before 245 

We bow before 708 

We bring the m 230 

We come, great 13 

We CO me in the 418 

We faintly hear 479 

We for his sake 558 

We gain our re 474 

We have no ref 58 

We hear the ca 395 

We hope in the 328 

We join the hos 684 

We lean on oth 689 

We lose what o 692 

We love thy na 503 

We mark her g 214 

We mingle wit 520 

We never will 569 

We praise thee 550 

We praise thee 706 

We pray thee, 326 

We read thee b 83 

We real) where 474 

We rejoice in t 112 

W e share oui- m 556 

We sing thy wo 664 



HYMN 

We taste thee, 536 

We thank thee 14 

We thank thee 60 

We thank thee 286 

We thank thee 669 

We thank thee 716 

We, too, before 232 

We who in Clir 303 

We would not 520 

We would see J 323 

Weak is the elf 137 

We'll crowd th 6 

Well I know th 616 

Well might the 146 

Well, the delig 540 

Were half the 496 

Were the whol 141 

We've no abidi 459 

What did thine 277 

What have I th 244 

What heart can 484 

What is it keej) 283 

What is my bei 336 

What language 151 

What peaceful 492 

What rush of h 618 

What shall I sa 271 

What then is he 225 

What though i 84 

What though i 521 

What though t 437 

What though t 478 

What though t 655 

What troubles 560 

What we have 303 

What would w 541 

Whate'er my G 487 

Whatever, Lor 692 

Whenj anxious 322 

When at last I 482 

When by the d 102 

When darkness 330 

When death o' 322 

When death th 537 

When drooping 457 

When each can 554 

When ends life' 334 

When, free fro 554 

When gladness 517 

When God is m 370 

When grace ha 71 

When he first th 643 

When he lived 174 

When he shall 330 

When heaven's 122 

When I appear 532 

When I tread th 91 

When, in his ea 34 

When in the si 105 

When Jesus m 358 

When joy no lo 522 

When life sinks 92 

When, Lord, sh 645 

When morning 32 

When my last 431 

When no eye it 154 

When obstacles 480 

When on thy gl 520 

When once it e 204 

When our days 193 

When om' earth 515 

When rising flo 359 

When shall I re 617 

When shall the 608 

When, shriveli 603 
627 



HYMN 

When sinks the 143 

When sleep her 32 

When, sorrow! 134 

When tempest 447 

When temptat 319 

When that illu 393 

When the child 509 

When the first 643 

When the man 509 

When the morn 59 

When the pang 132 

When the soft 47 

When the stran 509 

When the sun o 143 

When the wea 240 

When the woe 143 

When the worl 509 

When this mor 319 

When through 461 

When to the cr 234 

When to the rig 555 

When trouble, 539 

When we asun 556 

When we beho 145 

Whene'er the s 32 

Where all our 227 

Where dost tho 530 

Where is that S 187 

Where is the bl 492 

Where prophet 395 

Where pure, es 216 

Where saints a 705 

Where streams 136 

Where the gold 640 

Where the sain 584 

Wherever he m 452 

Wherever in th 465 

While God invi 254 

While here, a s 628 

While I am a p 507 

While I draw t 279 

While in this re 379 

While life's da 334 

While place we 518 

While the ange 25 

While they the 231 

While we pray 69 

While yet his a 326 

Who can behol 80 • 

Whocanresolv 590 

Who points the 435 

Who suffer wit 432 

Who watch, an 347 

Who,whowoul 584 

Whoe'er to the 244 

Whom shall w 705 

Whose glory to 75 

Why restless, w 316 

Why should th 100 

Why will you i 246 

Wide as the wo 6 

Will he forsake 327 

Wilt thou not h 669 

Wilt thou not y 511 

Wisdom divine 372 

With a childlik 676 

With all the an 421 

With forbidden 431 

With gifts of gr 667 

With me, I kno 371 

With my subst 649 

With peace tha 712 

With pitying ey 242 

With saints ent 593 

With shouting 633 



FIRST LINES OF STANZAS 



HYJIN 

With softening 265 

With that bles 602 

With thee amid 525 

With thee conv 499 

With thee, in th 525 

With thee whe i25 

With them let 8 

Word of the eve 205 

Work, for then 422 

Work shall be 394 

Worship, honor 171 

Worthy the La 24 

Would not min 338 

Would we agai 520 

Ye chosen seed 180 

Ye fearful saint 96 

Ye nations, ben 99 

Ye, no more yo 211 



fHYMN 

Ye slaves of sin 294 

Ye sons of men 172 

Ye who have so 294 

Ye who, tossed 257 

Ye winds of nig 99 

Yea, Amen! let 601 

Yea, and before 22 

Yea, let men ra 225 

Yea, thou wilt 284 

Yea, though th 97 

Yes, every seer 600 

Yes, he will ; f o 678 

Yes ! I would co 339 

Yes, Jesus is th 261 

Yes, on through 421 

Yes, when this 309 

Yet all these tr 224 

Yet hath one su 477 

Yet he found m 380 
628 



HYMN 

Yet I may love 86 

Yet, O, the chie 269 

Yet save a trem 270 

Yet she on eart 207 

Yet still to his f 682 

Yet these are n 394 

Yet though I ha 537 

Yet though I kn 484 

Yet when the f 557 

Yet where our d 398 

Yet with the wo 110 

Yet work, O Lo 155 

Yield to me no 511 

Your clear hos 421 

Your guides an 512 

Your lofty the 5 



Zion, the marv 119 



AUTHORS OF HYMNS 



HYMN 

Adams, Mrs. Sarah Flower (i805-1848) 3i5 

Addison, Joseph (1672-1719) 84, 102, 105 

Alexander, Mrs. Cecil Francis (1823-1895) 545, 671 

Alexander, Rev. James Waddell, D.D. (1804-1859) I5i, 154 

Alford, Rev. Henry, D.D. (1810-1871) 384, 451, 6I8, 717 

Amis, Lewis R 665 

Andrew of Crete (660-732) 616 

Anstice, Joseph (i808-i'836) 5i9 

Auber, Miss Harriet (1773-1862) 65, 189, 637 

BaBCOCK, Rev. MALTBIE DWIGHT, D.D. (1858-1901) 407 

Baker, Rev. Sir Henry Williams (1821-1877) 136, 155, 705 

Bakewell, Rev. John (1721-1819) 171 

Barbauld, Mrs. Anna Letitia (1743-1825) 257, 582 

Barber. Mary A. S. (1840- ) 337 

Baring-Gould, Rev. Sabine (i834- ) 59, 383, 567 

Barton, Bernard (1784-1849) 205, 361, 447 

Bateman, Henry 505 

Bathurst, Rev. William Hiley (1796-1877) .'. 187, 424, 591 

Baxter, Mrs. Lydia (1809-1874) 508 

Baxter, Rev. Richard (1615-1691) 470 

Beddome, Rev. Benjamin (1717-1795) 8, 182, 276 

. Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153) 151, 289, 533, 536 

Bernard of Cluny (12th century) 612, 614 

Berridge, John (1716-1793) 667 

Bethune, Rev. George W., D.D. (1805-1862) 296, 585 

Bickersteth, Bishop Edward Henry (i825- ) .18, 240,413,528 

Blacklock, Rev. Thomas, D.D. (1721-1791) 23 

Blomfield, Miss Dorothy F. (1858- ) 668 

Bode, John E. (1816-1874) 350 

BoEHM, Anthony W 289 

Bonar, Rev. Horatius, D.D. (1808-1889) 

83, 237, 300, 304, 390, 399, 453, 488, 509, 527, 578, 627 

Bonar, Jane C. (Mr* Horatius) 529 

Borthwick, Miss Jane (1813-1897) 252, 524 

BouRiGNON, Antoinette (16I6-I680) 379 

Bourne, W. St. Hill 683 

Bo wring, Sir John, LL.D. (1792-1872) . .88, 143, 199, 290, 636 

Brace, Seth C 698 

Brady, Rev. Nicholas, D.D. (1659-1726) (See Tate and Brady) 

Bridges, Matthew (1800-1852) 161, 179, 369 

Brooks, Rev. Charles Timothy (i813-1883) 703 

Brooks, Bishop Phillips (i835-i893) 121 

Brown, Mrs. Ph(ebe Hinsdale (1 783-1861) 498 

Browne, Rev. Simon (c. 168O-1732) 570, 696 

Browning, Mrs. E. B. (18O6-186I) 504, 541 

Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878) 456, 644, 659, 689 

Bulfinch, Rev. Stephen Greenleaf (1809-1870) 66 

Burleigh, William H. (1812-i871) 475, 486 

Burns, James Drummond (1823-1864) 525, 674 

Burton, Henry 7i4 

Campbell, Jane M. (1817-1878) 716 

Campbell, Margaret C 20 

Cary, Miss Phcebe (1825-I87i) 620 

Caswall, Rev. Edward (I8i4-i878) 32, 125, 483, 533 

629 



AUTHORS OF HYMNS 

HYMN 

Cawood, Rev. John (1775-1852) 109 

CENNICK, Rev. John (1717-1755) 306, 532, 547 

Charles, Mrs. Elizabeth R. (1865- ) 144 

CHORLEY, Henry FOTHERGILL (1808-1872) 707 

Claudius, Matthias (1740-1815) 716 

Clement of Alexandria (c. 170-220) 672 

Codner, Mrs. Elizabeth 346 

Collyer, Rev. William Bengo, D.D. (i782-i854) 251, 255 

CONDER, JosIAH (1789-1855) . 90, 339, 438 

Coombs, C. Whitney 120 

CopELAND, Benjamin , 138, 713 

Cotterill, Mrs. Jane (1819- ) 341 

Cotterill, Rev. Thomas (1779-1823) 552, 691, 709 

CowpER, Frances Maria (1727-1797) 426 

COWPER, William (1731-1800) . .37, 96, 198, 211, 291, 307, 454, 492, 496, 518 

Cox, Christopher C, M.D. (1816- ) 52 

Cox, Samuel K 347 

Coxe, Bishop Arthur Cleveland, D.D., LL.D. (1818-1896) 127, 2i* 

Crewdson, Mrs. Jane Fox (1808-1863) - 531 

Croly, Rev. George, LL.D. (1780-1860) 197 

Crosby, Mrs. Fanny J. (Van Alstyne) (i820- ) 

329, 332, 490, 548, 697 

Cross, Ada C 72 

Cummins, John James (1795-1867) 26 

Cutter, William 694 

Da TODI, JACOPONE ( ? -1300) 154 

Davies, Rev. Samuel (1724-1761) , 342 

Decius, Rev. Nicolaus (I6th century) 93 

Deems, Rev. Charles F., D.D. (1819-1893) 436 

Denny, Sir Edward (1796-1889) 123 

Dessler, Wolfgang Christopher (1660-1722) 306 

Dexter, Rev. Henry Martyn (I82i-1890) 675 

DiX, William CHATTERTON (1837-1898) 176, 295, 672 

DoANE, Bishop George Washington, D.D. (1799-1859) 53, 133, 639 

DoANE, Bishop William Croswell, D.D. (1832- ) 76 

Doddridge, Rev. Philip, D.D. (1702-I75i) 

73, 100, 108, 223, 224, 230, 233, 253, 288, 312, 322, 336, 338, 396, 406, 
425, 429, 580, 592, 663, 670, 715 

Dryden, John (1631-i70o) 194 

DuFFiELD, Rev, George, Jr., D.D. (18I8-1888) ^ . . 386 

Dwight, Rev. John Sullivan (1812-1893) 703 

D wight, Rev. Timothy, D.D. (1752-1817) 208, 254, 596 

Edmeston, James (1791-1867) .* 55 

Ela, Rev. David Hough (i83i- ) 129 

Ellerton, Rev. John (1826-1893) 38, 60, I66, 394 

Elliott, Miss Charlotte (1789-I87i) 272. 478, 494, toi, 521, 736 

Elliott, Miss Emily Elizabeth Steele ( ? -i897) 122 

EsLiNG, Mrs. 'Catherine H. Waterman (1812- ) 462 

Evans, William E 661 

Everest, Rev. Charles William (1814-1877) 433 

Faber, Rev. Frederick William, D.D. (1815-1863) 

86, 87, 98, 117, 152, 363, 392, 415, 442, 480, 621, 622 

Fabricius, Rev. Jacob (1593-I654) 445 

Fawcett, Rev. John, D.D. (1739-1817) 39, 201, 246, 314, 556 

Fletcher, Miss 699 

FORTUNATUS, VENANTIUS (530-609) 166 

Francis, Rev. Benjamin (1734-1799) 443, 649, 656 

Freckelton, Rev. Thomas W. (1827- ) 4i4 

Gerhardt, Rev. Paul (1606-1676) I5i, 192, 333, 435, 437 

German 32, 118, 232, 335 

Gibbons, Rev. Thomas (1720-1785) 645, 695 

Gilder, Richard Watson 14 

630 



AUTHORS OF HYMNS 

HYMN 

Gill, Thomas Hornblower (1819- ) 343, 520. 572 

GiLMAN, Samuel 232 

Gilmore, Rev. Joseph Henry, D.D. (1834- ) 489 

Gladden, Rev. Washington, D.D. (1836- ) 411 

GooDE, William 724 

Grant, Sir Robert (1785-1838) 106, 134, 203, 28o, 469, 500 

Greg, Samuel (1804-1877) 464 

Grigg, Rev. Joseph (1728-1768) 249, 443 

GUSTAVUS AdOLPHUS (1594-1632) 445 

Guyon, Jeanne M. B. de la M. (1648-1717) 518 

Hall, Charles Newman 130 

Hammond, Rev. William (1719-1783) 35 

Hankey, Miss Katherine 544 

Hart, Rev. Joseph (1712-1 768) 33, 259, 274, 502 

Hastings, Thomas, Mus.D. (1784-1872) 319, 526 

Hatch, Rev. Edwin, D.D., LL.D. (1835-1889) 196 

H'ATFIELD, Edwin F., D.D. (1807-1883) 727 

Havergal, Frances Ridley (1836-1879) 

175, 348, 353, 410, 420, 571, 573, 634 

Haweis, Hugh R 615 

Hawker, Robert ( ? -1875) 723 

Hawks, Mrs. Annie Sherwood (1835- ) 506 

Hay, John 403 

Hayward, Thomas 67 

Hearn, Miss Marianne (Farningham) (1834- ) 328 

Heath, Rev. George (I78i-1822) 493 

Heber. Bishop Reginald (1783-1826) 78, 114, 238, 416, 655, 678 

Hedge, Frederick Henry . loi 

Herbert, Rev. George (1593-1632) 417 

Herbert, Rev. Petrus ( -1571) 58, 286 

Holden, Oliver (1765-1844) 515 

Holland, Josiah G. (1819-1881) , 112 

Holmes, Oliver Wendell (1809-18«4) 82, 457, 669 

Hopper, Rev. Edward, D.D. (1818-1888) 482 

Hopps, John P. (1834- ) 550 

HosMER, Rev. Frederick Lucian (i840- ) 450, 477, 484 

HOSS, E. EmBREE (1849- ) 231 

How, Rev. William Walsham (i823- ) . .145, 200, 282, 326, 430, 688 

Hunter, Rev. William, D.D. (I8ii-1877) 628 

HuTTON, Frances A 431 

Inge MANN, Bernhardt Severin (1789-1862) 567 

Irons, Rev. William Josiah, D.D. (1812-1883) I60, 747 

Jacobi, John Christian (1670-1750) 192 

John of Damascus ( ? -780) 163, 164 

Johnson, E • 434 

Johnson, Rev. Samuel (1822-I882) 209 

Jones, Rev. Edmund (i722-i765) 260 

Julian, Rev. John, D.D. (1839- ) 15 

Keble, Rev. John (1792-1866) 42, 47, 360 

Keith, George 461 

Kelly, Rev. Thomas (1769-1855) 157, 169, 173, 177, 212, 647 

Ken, Bishop Thomas, D.D. (1637-1711) 44, 49, 718 

Kethe, Rev. William (i6th century) 16 

Kimball, Miss Harriet McEwan (1834- ) 698 

Kipling, Rudyard (i865- ) 710 

Lanier, Sidney' (I842-I88I) 745 

Lathbury. Miss Mary A. (1841- ) 57, 325 

Leeson, Miss Jane E. (1807-1882) 676 

Lloyd, William Freeman (1791-1853) 449 

Longfellow, Rev. Samuel (1819-1892) 48, 395, 473 

Luke, Jemima T 682 



631 



AUTHORS OF HYMNS 

HYMN 

Luther, Martin (1483-1546) loi, 64i 

Lynch, Rev. Thomas Toke (i818-i87i) 195 

Lyte, Rev. Henry Francis (1793-1847) 50, 3i6, 458 

Macduff, Rev. John Robert (18I8- ) 132, 602 

Mackay, Mrs, Margaret (1801-I887) 583 

MACLEOD, Rev. Norman, D.D 513 

Madan, Rev. Martin (i726-i790) 165 

Maitland, Frances Sara Fuller (1809-I877) 412 

Malan, Rev. Abraham Henri Caesar, D.D. (1787-1864) 585 

March, Rev. Daniel, D.D. (18I6- ) 402 

Marcy, Mrs. Elizabeth E. (1822- ) 427 

Marriott, Rev. John (1780-1825) 629 

Marsden, Rev. Joshua (1777-1837) 640 

Mason, Rev. John ( ? -1694) 46 

Massie, Richard 467 

Matheson, Rev. George, D.D., LL.D. (i842- ) 481 

McDonald, Rev. William •S5i 

Medley, Rev. Samuel (1738-1799) I68, 292, 539, 540 

Messenger, John A 64i 

MiDLANE, Albert (1825- ) 680 

Miller, Mrs. Emily Huntington (i833- ) 651, 652 

MiLMAN, Rev. Henry Hart, D.D. (1791-I868) 150 

Milton, John (1608-1674) 642 

Mohr, Joseph 123 

MoNOD, Theodore 38o 

Monsell,Re V. John Samuel Bewley, LL.D. (1811-1875) . 219, 324, 409 
Montgomery, James (I77i-1854) 97, io4. 113, I88, 

226, 234, 243, 250, 389, 397, 431, 448, 497, 587, 597, 625, 646, 650, 679 

Moore, Thomas (1779-1852) 522, 526 

Mote, Rev. Edward (1797-1874) 330 

Moultrie, Gerard 4i8 

Muhlenberg, Re v.William Augustus, D.D. (1796-1877) . . .119, 584 

Neale, Rev, John Mason, D.D. (18I8-I866) 

31, 163, 164, 293, 612, 614, 616, 658, 662 

Needham, Rev. John (1768- ? ) 404 

NEUMARK, GEORG (1621-1681) 476 

Newman, Cardinal John Henry, D.D. (1801-1890) 460 

Newton, Rev. John (1725-1807) 

40, 69, 92, 137, 174, 210, 285, 309, 507, 514, 538, 546, 574 

Noel, Hon. and Rev. Gerard Thomas (1782-1851) 236, 455 

North, Rev. Frank Mason, D.D. (1850- ) 423, 549 

Olivers, Rev. Thomas (1725-1799) 4, 25 

Palmer, Rev. Ray (18O8-I887) 184, 334, 536, 537 

Park, Rev. Roswell (1807-1869). ' 235 

Peabody, Rev. William Bourn Oliver, D.D. (1799-1847) 690 

Perronet, Rev. Edward (1726-1792) I80 

Phelps, Rev. Sylvanus Dryden, D.D. (1816-1895) 349 

PlERPOINT, FOLLIOTT SANDFORD (1835- ) 28 

PiERPONT, Rev. John (1785-1866) 12, 657 

Plumptre, Rev. Edward Hayes, D.D. (I82i-i89i) 421 

Pott, Rev. Francis (1832- ) 27 

Potter, Rev. Thomas Joseph (1827-1873) , . . . 68I 

Prentiss, Mrs. Elizabeth Payson (1819-1869) 3i7 

Procter, Miss Adelaide Anne (1825-1864) 29, 62, 542 

Prynne, George Rundle (1818-1903) 685 

RABANUS MAURUS MAGNENTIUS (c. 776-856). 194 

Rankin, Rev. Jeremiah Eames, D.D. (1828- ) 564 

Rawson, George (1807-1889) 239 

Reed, Rev. Andrew, D.D. (1787-1862) 185, 190 

Rice, Mrs. Caroline Laura (1819- ) 675 

Richter, Rev. Christian Friedrich, D.D. (1676-I7ii) 273 

632 



AUTHORS OF HYMNS 

HYMN 

RiNKART, Rev. Martin (1586-1649) 30 

Robert II, King of France (972-io31) 184 

I Roberts, Rev. Daniel C, D.D. (1841- ) 704 

I Robinson, George (i842- ) 559 

Robinson, Richard H 56 

Robinson, Rev. Robert (i735-1790) 19, 85 

RoDiGAST, Samuel 487 

Roscoe, Rev. William (1752-i83i) 708 

I RoTHE, Rev. Johann Andreas (1688-i758) 302 

! Scheffler, Johann Angelus (1624-1677) 367 

ScHMOtiKE, Rev. Benjamin (1672-1737) 524 

Scott, Rev. Thomas (i705-1776) 248 

Scott, Sir Walter (1771-1832) 95, 603 

Scri ven, Joseph. 551 

Seagrave, Rev. Robert (1693- ? ) 623 

Sears, Rev. Edmund Hamilton (1810-1876) no 

Seymour, Aaron Crossly Hob art (1789- ? ). 632 

Shepherd, Thomas (1665-1739) 428 

Shurtleff, Rev. Ernest W. (1862- ) 408 

Slade, Mary B. C 633 

Smith, Rev. Samuel Francis, D.D. (1808-1895) ... .74, 503, 653, 702 

Spangenberg, Bishop Augustus Gottlieb (1704-1792) 221 

Spitta, Rev. Carl Johann P. (1801-1859) 467, 671 

Stanley, Rev. Arthur Penrhyn, D.D. (1815-188I) . . . .i3i, 170, 599 

Steele, Miss Anne (1717-1778) 34, 523 

Stennett, Rev. Joseph, D.D. (1663-1713) 7o 

Stennett, Rev. Samuel (1727-1795) .135, 149, 617 

Stockton, John H 261 

Stone, Rev. Samuel John (i839- ) 207, 284 

Stowe, Mrs. Harriet Beecher (1812-1896) 43 

Stowell, Rev. Hugh (1799-1865) 206, 495 

Stratton, Mrs. F. K 664 

Strong, Rev. Nathan (1748-1816) 711 

Stryker, M. Woolsey 687 

Swain, Rev. Joseph (i76i-i796) 530, 554 

Tappan, William Bingham (1794-1849) 147, 609 

Tate (Nahum) (1652-1715) and Brady (Rev. Nicholas, D.D.) 

(1659-1726) 115, 316, 700, 720 

Taylor, Thomas Rawson (1807-1835) 684 

Tennyson, Alfred, Lord (1809-1893) 139, 743, 744 

Tersteegen, Gerhard (1697-1769) 252, 345 

ThEODULPH (C. 821) 31 

Thomas of Celano (1200- ? ) 599 

Thomson, Mary A 654 

Thring, Rev. Godfrey (i823- ) , 344, 485, 626 

ToPLADY, Rev. Augustus Montague (1740-1778) 279, 446 

Tuttiett. Rev. Laurence (1825-1897) 387 

TwELLS, Rev. Henry (1823-1900) 54 

Unknown 32, 118, 125, 232, 335, 376, 444, 468, 474, 6O8, 610, 677 

Voke, Mrs. (18O6- ) 630 

Walford, Rev. William W. (1849- ) §16 

Walker, Annie L 422 

Ware, Rev. Henry, Jr., D.D. (1793-1843). 159, 666 

Waring, Miss Anna Letitia (1820- ) 364, 452, 465 

Warner, Miss Anna Bartlett (1820- ) 323, 419 

Warren. Rev. William Fairfield, D.D. (1833- ) 186 

WatERBURY, JaRED Bell (1799-1876) 385 

Watts, Rev. Isaac, D.D. (1674-1748) ... .3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 17, 22, 24, 

41, 51, 64. 71, 79, 80, 81, 89, 94, 107, 140, 141, 146, 165, 167, 183, 202, 204, 
213, 215, 218, 242, 266, 268, 270, 281, 287, 299, 393, 405, 439, 440, 441, 534, 
535, 577, 581, 586, 588, 595, 604, 606, 631, 719, 721 



^33 



AUTHORS OF HYMNS 

HYMN 

Wells, Marcus M i93 

Wesley, Rev. Charles (1708-1788) 1,2, 10, 11, 13, 36, 63, 75, 

_ 103, 111, 116, 153, 156, 158, 162, 172, 178, 181, 191, 216, 217, 220, 222, 227, 
228, 229, 241, 244, 245, 247, 256, 258, 262, 263, 264, 265, 267,269, 271,275, 
277, 278, 283, 294, 297, 298, 301, 303, 308, 310, 311,313,318, 320, 321, 327, 
331, 340, 352, 354, 355, 356, 357, 359, 362, 365, 366, 368,370, 371, 372,373, 
374, 375, 377, 378, 381, 382, 388, 391, 400, 401, 432, 459, 463, 466, 471, 491, 
499, 511, 512, 553, 555, 557, 558, 560, 561, 562, 563, 565, 568, 569, 575, 576, 
579, 590, 593, 594, 598, 600, 601, 605, 607, 611, 619, 638, 643,648, 725, 726, 
746 
Wesley, Rev. John (1703-1791) . .5, 6, 45, 148, 221, 225, 273,302, 305, 
333, 335, 345, 359, 367, 379, 435, 437, 624, 722 

Wesley, Rev. Samuel, Sr. (1662-1735) 142 

West, Robert Athow 2i 

White, Henry Kirke (1785-1806) 99, 124, 412 

Whittier, John Greenleaf (18O8-I892) . .128, 398, 472, 479, 543, 589, 712 

Wilberforce, Ernest R 510 

Williams, Miss Helen Maria (1762-1827) 517 

Williams, Rev. William (I7i7-i79i) 91 

Willis, Nathaniel Parker (1807-1867) 660 

Winchester, Caleb Thomas (1847- ) 686 

Winkler, Rev. Johann Joseph (1670-1722) 225 

Winkworth, Miss Catherine (1829-1878) . .30, 58, 93, 286, 445, 476, 487 

WOLCOTT, Rev. Samuel, D.D. (1813-I886) 635 

WooDHULL, Alfred A 706 

Wordsworth, Bishop Christopher (1807-1885) 

61, 68, 77, 566, 613, 692 

WREFORDi Rev. John Reynell, D.D. (1800-1881) 701 

Xavier, Francis (1506-1552) , 483 

Zinzendorf, Count Nicolaus Ludwig (1700-1760) i48, 359 



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The Psalter 



FOR RESPONSIVE READINGS 
IN THE SUNDAY SERVICES 



NOTE 



The verses printed in Roman are to be read 
by the Minister 

The verses printed in Italic are to be read by 
the People 



This Psalter, in accordance with the order of the 
General Conference, is printed in parallelism after the 
Hebrew original; and the Hebrew meter, so far as 
known, is carefully considered in combining portions 
of separate Psalms into a single reading. The text 
used is the Authorized Version, except where slight 
changes were necessary to preserve the parallelism or 
meter, or render more perfectly the original meaning, 
and in these cases the emendations are conformed to 
the character and quality of the version endeared by 
centuries of use. The Imprecatory Psalms, as well as 
imprecations contained in other parts of the book, are 
omitted, as in the Select Psalms prepared by John 
Wesley. 

The selections were made and edited by Professor 
Robert W. Rogers, D.D., of Drew Theological 
Seminary. 



Copyright, 1905, by EATON & MAINS and Jennings & Graham 



THE PSALTER 



ifirst Sun&ap 

/IftornlrtQ 

Praise the Lord from the heavens : 
Praise him in the heights. 

Praise ye him, all his angels: 

Praise ye him, all his hosts. 

sPraise ye him, sun and rnoon: 
sPraise him, all ye stars of light. 
' Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, 
' And ye waters above the heavens. 

.Let them praise the name of the Lord: 
For he commanded, and they were created. 
[ He established them forever and ever: 
\ He made a decree which shall not pass. 

Praise the Lord from the earth, 
Ye dragons, and all deeps: 

Fire and hail, snow and vapor; 

Stormy wind, fulfilling his word: 

Mountains and all hills ; 
Fruitful trees and all cedars : 

Beasts and all cattle ; 

Creeping things and flying fowl: 

Kings of the earth and all people ; 
Princes and all judges of the earth: 

3 



1st Sunday THE PSALTER 

Young men and maidens; 
Old men and children: 

Let them praise the name of the Lord; 

For his namxe alone is excellent : 

His glory is above the earth and the 

heavens. 

He also exalteth the horn oj his people, 

He is the praise of all his saints; 

Of the children of Israel, a people near 

unto him. 

Sing unto the Lord a new song, 

And his praise in the assembly of the 

saints. 
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: 
Let the children of Zion he joyful in their 
King. 

How amiable are thy tabernacles, 
O Lord of hosts ! 

My soul I on ge thy yea, fainteth 

For the courts of the Lord; 

My heart and my flesh cry out 

Unto the living God. 

Yea, the sparrow hath found a house. 
And the swallow a nest for herself, 
Where she may lay her young, 

Even thine altars, O Lord of hosts, 

My King, and my God. 

Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: 
They will he still praising thee. 



THE PSALTER 2d Sunday 

I They go from strength to strength, 
j They appear before God in Zion. 

Lord God of hosts ^ hear my prayer: 
I Give ear, God of Jacob. 

I Behold, O God our shield, 
And look upon the face of thine anointed. 

For a day in thy courts is better than a 

thousand. 

1 had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of 
my God, 

Than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. 

For the Lord God is a sun and a shield : 
The Lord will give grace and glory : 
No good thing will he withhold from them 
that walk uprightly. 

Lord of hosts, 

Blessed is the man that triisteth in thee. 

Seconb Sunba^ 

/IRornfng 

I waited patiently for the Lord ; 

And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 
He brought me up out of a horrible pit^ out 
of the miry clay, 

And set my feet upon a rock, and estab- 
lished my goings. 

And he hath put a new song in my mouth. 
Even praise unto our God : 

Many shall see it, and fear. 

And shall trust in the Lord. 
5 



2dStinday THE PSALTER 

Blessed is the man that maketh the Lord 
his trust, 

And respecteth not the proud, nor such as 
turn aside to Hes. 

Many, Lord my God, are the wonderfui 

works thou hast done, 

And thy thoughts which are to us-ward. 

If I would declare and speak of them. 
They are more than can be numbered. 
Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire, 
Burnt offering and sin offering hast thou 
not required. 

Then I said, Lo, I am come; 

In the volume of the book it is written 

of me: 

I delight to do thy will, my God; 

Yea, thy law is within my heart, 

I have preached righteousness in the great 
congregation ; 

Lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, 
thou knowest. 

/ have not hid thy righteousness within my 

heart; 

I have declared thy faithfulness and thy 

salvation. 

Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from 
me, O Lord : 

Let thy loving-kindness and thy truth con- 
tinually preserve me. 

For innumerable evils have compassed me 

about, 

6 



THE PSALTER 2ci Stinday 

Mine iniquities have overtaken me, so that 
I am not able to look up. 

They are more in number than the hairs of 

my head, 

Therefore my heart faileth me. 

Be pleased, Lord, to deliver me: 

Lord, make haste to help me. 

Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be 
glad in thee : 

Let such as love thy salvation say contin- 
ually, 
The Lord be magnified. 

But I am poor and needy; 

Yet the Lord thinketh upon me. 

Thou art my help and my deliverer ; 
Make no tarrying, O my God. 

lEvcnim 

God is our refuge and strength, 
A very present help in trouble. 

Therefore will we not fear, though the 

earth, be removed, 

And though the mountains shake in the 

midst of the sea; 

Though the waters thereof roar and be 

troubled, 

Though the mountains shake with the 

swelling thereof. 

There is a river, whose streams make 

glad the city of God, 

42 7 



I 



3d Sunday THE PSALTER 

The holy place of the tabernacles of the 
Most High. 

God is in the midst of her ; she shall not be 

moved : 

God shall help her, and that right early. 

The heathen raged, t}ie kingdoms were^ 

moved: 

He uttered his voice, the earth melted. 

The Lord of hosts is with us ; 

The God of Jacob is our refuge. 

Come, behold the works of the Lord, 
What signs he hath made in the earth. 

He maketh wars to cease unto the end of 

the earth ; 

He breaketh the bow, and cutteth the 

spear in sunder; 

He burneth the chariot in the fire. 

Be still, and know thai I am God: . 

I will be exalted among the nations, 

I will be exalted in the earth. 

The Lord of hosts is with us ; ^ * 
The God of Jacob is our refuge. 

As the hart panteth after the water brooks, 
So panteth my soul after thee, O God. 

My soul thirsteth for God, for the living 

God: 

When shall I come and appear before Godf 



THE PSALTER 3d Sunday 

My tears have been my food day and night, 
While they continually say unto me, 
Where is thy God? 

When I remember these things I pour out 
my soul within me, 

For I had gone with the multitude, I went 
with them to the house of God, 
With the voice of joy and praise, a multi- 
tude keeping holy day. 

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? 
And why art thou disquieted within me ? 

Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise 

him 

For the help of his countenance. 

O my God, my soul is cast down within me : 
Therefore will I remember thee from the 
land of the Jordan, 
And the Hermons, from the hill Mizar, 

Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy 

waterfalls: 

All thy waves and thy billows are gone 

over ine. 

Yet the Lord will command his loving- 
kindness in the daytime; 
And in the night his song shall be with me. 
Even a prayer unto the God of my life. 

I will say unto God my rock, Why hast 
thou forgotten me? 

Why go I mourning because of the oppres- 
sion of the enemy? 
9 



3d Stinday THE PSALTER 

As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies 
reproach me, 

While they continually say unto me, Where 
is thy God? 

Why art thou cast down, my soul? 
And why art thou disquieted within mef 

Hope thou in God ; for I shall yet praise him, 
Who is the health of my countenance, and 
my God. 

Judge me, God, and plead my cause 

against an ungodly nation: 

Oh deliver me from the deceitful and unjust 

man. 
For thou art the God of my strength ; why 
dost thou cast me off? 
Why go I mourning because of the oppres- 
sion of the enemy? 

Oh send out thy light and thy truth; let 
them lead me: 

Let them bring me unto thy holy hill. 
And to thy tabernacles. 

Then will I go unto the altar of God, 
Unto God my exceeding joy ; | 

And upon the harp will I praise thee, (J 
God, my God. 

Why art thou cast down, my soul? 
And why art thou disquieted within me? 

Hope thou in God ; for I shall yet praise him, 
Who is the health of my countenance, and 
my God. 



THE PSALTER 3d Sunday 

ISvcnim 

Hear my prayer, O Lord ; give ear to my 

supplications : 

In thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy 

righteousness. 

And enter not into judgment with thy serv- 
' ant; 
For in thy sight shall no man living be 
justified. 

For the enemy hath persecuted my soul ; 
He hath smitten my life down to the 
ground : 

He hath made me to dwell in dark places, 
as those that have been long dead. 

Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within 

me; 

My heart within me is desolate. 

I remember the days of old ; 
I meditate on all thy works ; 
I muse on the work of thy hands. 

I stretch forth my hands unto thee: 

My soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty 

land. 

Hear me speedily, O Lord ; my spirit faileth : 
Hide not thy face from me, 
Lest I be like unto them that go down into 
the pit. 

Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness 

in the morning; 

For in thee do I trust: 



k 



4th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Cause me to know the way wherein I 

should walk ; 

For I lift up my soul unto thee. 

Deliver w^, Lord, from mine enemies: 

I flee unto thee to hide me. 

Teach me to do thy will ; 

For thou art my God : 

Thy Spirit is good ; 

Lead me in the land of uprightness. 

Quicken me, Lord, for thy name's sc 

In thy righteousness bring my soul out 

trouble. 

For I am thy servant. 

ifourtb Sun&a^ 

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, 
Neither be thou envious against the work- 
ers of iniquity. 

For they shall soon be cut down like the 

grass, 

And wither as the green herb. 

Trust in the Lord, and do good ; 

So shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily 

thou shalt be fed. 

Delight thyself also in the Lord; 

And he shall give thee the desires of thy 

heart. 
Commit thy way unto the Lord ; 
Trust also in him, and he shall bring it to 
pass. 



THE PSALTER 4th Stinday 

And he shall Make thy righteousness as^ 

the light, 

And thy judgment as the noonday. 

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for 

him: 

Fret not thyself because of him who pros- 

pereth in his way, 

Because of the man who bringeth wicked 

devices to pass. 

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: 
Fret not thyself in any wise to do. evil. 

For evildoers shall be cut off ; 

But those that wait upon the Lord, they 

shall inherit the earth. 

For yet a little while, and the wicked 
shall not be: 

Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his 
place, and it shall not he. 

But the meek shall inherit the earth. 
And shall delight themselves in the abun- 
dance of peace. 

The wicked plotteth against the just, 
And gnasheth^ upon him with his teeth. 

The Lord shall laugh at him ; 

For he seeth that his day is coming. 
Better is a little that the righteous hath 
Than the riches of many wicked. 

For the arms of the wicked shall be 
broken ; 

But the Lord upholdeth the righteous. 
13 



4th Sunday THE PSALTER 

' The Lord knoweth the days of the upright; 
And their inheritance shall he forever. 

They shall not be ashamed in the evil 

time ; 

And in the days of famine they shall be 

satisfied. 

But the wicked shall perish, 

And the enemies of the Lord shall ^be as 

the fat of lambs: 

They shall consume; in smoke shall they ' 

consume away. 

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not , 
again ; | 

But the righteous showeth mercy, and 
giveth. 

For such as are blessed of him shall 
inherit the land; 

And they that are cursed of him shall be 
cut off. 

The steps of a good man are ordered of 

the Lord, 

And he delighteth in his way. 

Evening 

Depart from evil, and do good ; 
And dwell for evermore. 

For the Lord loveth justice, 
And forsaketh not his saints; 

They are preserved forever: 

But the seed of the wicked shall be cut ofif . 

^4 



THE PSALTER 4th Stinday 

The righteous shall inherit the land, 
And dwell therein forever. 

The mouth of the righteous speaketb. wis- 
dom, 
And his tongue talketh of judgment. 

The law of his God is in his heart; 

None of his steps shall slide. 

The wicked watcheth the righteous, 
And seeketh to slay him. 

The Lord will not leave him in his hand, 
Nor condemn him when he is judged. 

Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, 
And he shall exalt thee to inherit the land : 
When the wicked are cut off, thou shalt 
see it. 

I have seen the wicked in great power, 
And spreading himself like a green bay 
tree. 

Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: 
Yea, I sought him, but he could not be 
found. 

Mark the perfect man, and behold the 

upright; 

For the end of that man is peace. 

But the transgressors shall be destroyed 

together : 

The end of the wicked shall be cut off. 

But the salvation of the righteous is of 
the Lord: 

He is their strength in the time of trouble, 
15 



5th Sunday THE PSALTER 

And the Lord shall help them, and deliver 

them: 

He shall deliver them from the wicked, 

and save them, 

Because they trust in him. 



jfiftb Sun&as 

I will bless the Lord at all times : 

His praise shall continually be in my 

mouth. 

My soul shall make her boast in the Lord. 
The htimble shall hear thereof, and be 
glad. 

Oh magnify the Lord with me. 
And let us exalt his name together. 

/ sought the Lord, and he heard me, 
And delivered me from all my fears. 

They looked unto hinl, and were lightened; 
And their faces were not ashamed. 

This poor man cried, and the Lord heard 

him. 

And saved him out of all his troubles. 

The angel of the Lord encampeth round 
about them that fear him, 
And delivereth them. 

Oh taste and see that the Lord is good: 

Blessed is the man that trusteth in him, 

i6 



THE PSALTER 5th Sunday 

Oh fear the Lord, ye his vSaints ; 

For there is no want to them that fear him. 

The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger; 
But they that seek the Lord shall not want 
any good thing. 

Come, ye children, hearken unto me: 
I will teach you the fear of the Lord. 

What man is he that desireth life, 

And loveth many days, that he may see 

good? 

Keep thy tongue from^evil, 
And thy lips from speaking guile. 

' Depart from evil, and do good; 
Seek peace, and pursue it. 

The eyes of the. Lord are toward the 

righteous, 

And his ears are open unto their cry. 

The face of the Lord is against them that 
do evil, 

To cut off the remembrance of them from 
the earth. 

The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, 
And delivereth them out of all their 
troubles. 

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a 

broken heart. 

And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 

Many are the afflictions of the righteous ; 

But the Lord delivereth him out of them all. 

17 



5th Sunday THE PSALTER 

He keepeih all his bones: 
Not one of them is broken. 

Evil shall slay the wicked ; 

And they that hate the righteous shall be ; 

desolate. 

The Lord redeemeth the soul of his serv- 
ants; 

And none of them that trust in him shall be 
desolate, 

Evening 

Praise ye the Lord. 

Praise the Lord, O my soul. 

While I live will I praise the Lord: 

I will sing praises unto my God while I 

have any being. 

Put not your trust in princes, 

Nor in the son of man, in whom there is 

no help. 

His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his 

earth; 

In that very day his thoughts perish. 

Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob 

for his help. 

Whose hope is in the Lord his God : 

Who made heaven and earth, 
The sea, and all that in them is; 

Who keepeth truth forever; 

Who executeth justice for the oppressed; 

Who giveth food to the hungry. ; 

i8 



THE PSALTER 6th Sanday 

The Lord looseth the prisoners; 

The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind; 

The Lord raiseth up them that are bowed 

down ; 

The Lord loveth the righteous ; 

The Lord preserveth the sojourners; 
He relieveth the fatherless and widow; 
But the way of the wicked he turneth up- 
side down. 

The Lord will reign forever, 

Thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. 

Praise ye the Lord. 

Siitb Sun&a^ 

' Morning 

I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole 

heart ; 

^I will show forth all thy marvelous works. 

/ will he glad and rejoice in thee; 
^ / will sing praise to thy name, thou 
Most High. 

When mine enemies turn back, 

They shall fall and perish at thy presence. 

For thou hast maintained my right and 

my cause; 

Thou satest in the throne judging right. 

Thou hast rebuked the heathen, 

Thou hast destroyed the wicked ; 

rhou hast put out their name forever and 

;ver. 

19 



6th Sunday THE PSALTER 

The enemy are come to an end, they are 
desolate forever; 

And the cities which thou hast overthrown, 
Their very memorial is perished. 

But the Lord shall endure forever : 

He hath prepared his throne for judgment ; 

And he shall judge the world in right- 
eousness, 

He shall minister judgment to the peoples 
in uprightness. 

The Lord also will be a refuge for the op- 
pressed, 
A refuge in times of trouble ; 

And they that know thy name will put 
their trust in thee; 

For thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them 
that seek thee. 

Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth 

in Zion: 

Declare among the people his doings. 

When he maketh inquisition for blood he 

remembereth them; 

He forgetteth not the cry of the humble. 

Have mercy upon me, O Lord ; 

Consider my trouble which I suffer of them 

that hate me, 

Thou that liftest me up from the gates of 

death; 

That I may show forth all thy praise. 



THE PSALTER 6th Stinday 

In the gates of the daughter of Zion 
I will rejoice in thy salvation. 

The heathen are sunk down in the pit that 
they made: 

In the net which they hid is their own 
foot taken. 

The Lord hath made himself known, he 

hath executed judgment : 

,The wicked is snared in the work of his 

own hands. * 

The wicked shall he turned into Hell, 
Even all the nations that forget God. 

For the needy shall not alway be for- 
gotten, 

Nor the expectation of the poor perish 
forever. 

Arise, Lord; let not man prevail: 
Let the heathen he judged in thy sight. 

Put them in fear, O Lord : 

Let the nations know themselves to be but 

nien. 

Why do the heathen rage, 

A.nd the people imagine a vain thing? 

The kings of the earth set themselves, 
^ And the rulers take counsel together, 

Against the Lord, and against his anointed, 
(i saying. 

Let us break their bonds asunder, 
And cast away their cords from us. 



7th Sunday THE PSALTER 

He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: 

The Lord shall have them in derision. 
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, 
And vex them in his sore displeasure: 

Yet I have set my king 

Upon my holy hill of Zion. 
I will declare the decree : 
The Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my 
son; 
This day have I begotten, thee. 

Ask of me, and I shall give thee the 
heathen for thine inheritance, 
And the uttermost parts of the earth for 
thy possession. 

Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron ; 
Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a pot- 
ter's vessel. 

Now therefore be wise, ye kings: 
Be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 

Serve the Lord with fear, 
And rejoice with trembling. 

Kiss the Son, lest he he angry, and ye per- 
ish from the way. 
When his wrath is kindled hut a little. 

Blessed are all they that put their trust in 
him. 

Sepentb Sun&a^ 

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills : 
From whence shall my help come? 



THE PSALTER 7th Sunday 

My help cometh from the Lord, 
Which made heaven and earth. 

He will . not suffer thy foot to be moved :: 
He that keepeth thee will not slumber. 

Behold, he that keepeth Israel 
Shall neither slumber nor sleep. 

The Lord is thy keeper : 

The Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. 

The sun shall not smite thee by day, 
Nor the moon by night. 

The Lord shall preserve thee from all. evil; 
He shall preserve thy soul. 

The Lord shall preserve thy going out and 

thy coming in 

From this time forth and for evermore. 

I was glad when they said unto me, 
Let us go unto the house of the Lord. 

Our feet shall stand 

Within thy gates, Jerusalem. 

Jerusalem is builded 

As a city that is compact together ; 

Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the 

Lord, 

Unto the testimony of Israel, 

To give thanks unto the name of the Lord, 

For there are set thrones for judgment, 
The thrones of the house of David. 

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 
They shall prosper that love thee. 

43 27, 



7th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Peace be within thy walls, 

And prosperity within thy palaces. 

For my brethren and companions' sakes, 
I will now say, Peace he within thee. 

For the sake of the house of Jehovah our 

God 

I will seek thy good. 

;6vemng 

Hear me when I call, 

O God. of my righteousness; 

Thou hast enlarged me when I was in dis- 
tress: 
Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer, 

O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn 
my glory into shame? 

How long will ye love vanity, and seek 
after falsehood? 

But know that the Lord hath set apart for 

himself him that is godly: 

The Lord will hear when I call unto him. 

Stand in awe, and sin not : 

Commune with your own heart upon your 

bed, and be still. 

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, 
And put your trust in the Lord. 

Many there be that say, Who will show us 
any good? 

Lord, lift thou up the light of thy coun- 
tenance upon us. 

24 



THE PSALTER 8th Stinda^r 

Thou hast put gladness in my hearty 
More than they have when their grain and 
their new wine are increased. 

In peace will I both lay me down and sleep ;> 
For thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in 
safety. 

Behold, bless ye the Lord, all ye servants 

of the Lord, 

Which by night stand in the house of the 

Lord. 
Lift up your hands to the sanctuary, 
And bless ye the Lord. 

The Lord bless thee out of Zion; 

Even he that made heaven and earth. 

/IRorntng 

O Lord my God, in thee do I put my 
trust : 

Save me from all them that persecute me, 
and deliver me, 

Lest they tear my sottl like a lion, 
Rending it in pieces, while there is none 
to deliver. 

O Lord my God, if I have done this ; 
If there be iniquity in my hands ; 

// / have rewarded evil unto him that 
was at peace with me 
{Yea, I have delivered him that without 
cause was mine adversary); 
25 



•Sth Sunday THE PSALTER 

Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take 

it; 

Yea, let him tread my life down to the 

earth. 

And lay mine honor in the dust. 

Arise, Lord, in thine anger; 

Lift up thyself against the rage of mine 

enemies, 

And awake for me; thou hast commanded 

judgment. 

And let the congregation of the peoples 
compass thee about; 
' And over them return thou on high. 

The Lord shall judge the people: 
Judge me, Lord, according to my right- 
eousness, and to mine integrity that is in 
me. 

Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come 
to an end, but establish thou the just : 
Por the righteous God trieth the minds 
and hearts. 

My defense is of God, 

Which saveth the upright in heart. 

God is a righteous judge, 

Yea, a God that hath indignation every 

day. 

// a man turn not, he will whet his sword; 
He hath bent his bow, and made it ready; 

He hath also prepared for him the instru- 
ments of death; 

26 



THE PSALTER 8th Sunday 

He ordaineth his arrows against the per- 
secutors. 

Behold, he travaileth with iniquity; 

Yea, he hath conceived mischief, and 

brought forth falsehood. 

He hath made a pit, and digged it, 

And is fallen into the ditch which he made. 

His mischief shall return upon his own 

head, 

And his violence shall come down upon 

his own pate. 

I will praise the Lord according to his 

righteousness, 

And will sing praise to the name of the 

Lord Most High. 

^Evening 

O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, 
Neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. 

Have mercy upon me, Lord; for I am 

weak: 

Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed. 

My soul also is sore vexed : 
And thou, O Lord, how long? 

Return, Lord, deliver my soul: 
Save me for thy mercies' sake. 

For in death there is no remembrance of 
■thee : 

In the grave w^ho shall give thee thanks? 
27 



'9th Sanday THE PSALTER 

/ am weary with my groaning; 

All the night make I my bed to swim; 

I water my couch with my tears. 

Mine eye is consumed because of grief ; 
Itwaxeth old because of all mine enemies. 

Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; 
For the Lord hath heard the voice of my 
weeping. 

The Lord hath heard my supplication ; 
The Lord will receive my prayer. 

All mine enemies shall he put to shame 
and sore troubled: 

They shall turn back, they shall be put to 
shame suddenly, 

IRintb Sunt)a^ 

/Iftorntng 

The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble ; 
The name of the God of Jacob defend thee ; 

Send thee help from the sanctuary, 
And strengthen thee out of Zion; 

Remember all thy offerings, 
And accept thy burnt sacrifice ; ^ 

Grant thee thy heart's desire, 
And fulfill all thy counsel. 

We will rejoice in thy salvation, 

And in the name of our God we will set up 

our banners : 

The Lord fulfill all thy petitions. 

28 



THE PSALTER 9th Sunday 

Noiv know I that the Lord saveth his 

anointed; 

He will hear him from his holy heaven 

With the saving strength of his right hand.. 

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses ; 
But we will remember the name of the 
Lord our God. 

They are brought down and fallen; 
But we are risen, and stand upright. 

Save, Lord: 

Let the King hear us when we call. 

The king shall joy in thy strength, Lord; 
And in thy salvation how greatly shall he 
rejoice! 

Thou hast given him his heart's desire, 
And hast not withholden the request of 
his lips. 

For thou meetest him with the blessings of 

goodness: 

Thou settest a crown of pure gold on his 

head. 

He asked life of thee, thou gavest it him,. 
Even length of days forever and ever. 

His glory is great in thy salvation: 
Honor and majesty hast thou laid upon 
him. 

For thou hast made him most blessed 

forever : 

Thou hast made him glad with joy in thy 

presence. 

29 



9th Stinday THE PSALTER 

For the king trusteth in the Lord; 
And through the mercy of the Most High- 
he shall not he moved. 

Be thou exalted, O Lord, in thine own 

strength : 

So will we sing and praise thy power. 

The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness 

thereof ; 

The world, and they that dwell therein. 
For he hath founded it upon the seaSy 
And established it upon the floods. 

Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord ? 
And who shall stand in his holy place? 

He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; 

Who hath not lifted up his soul unto 

falsehood, 

And hath not sworn deceitfully. 

He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, 
And righteousness from the God of his 
salvation. 

This is the generation of them that seek him, 

That seek thy face, Jacob. 

Lift up your heads, O ye gates ; 

And be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors : 

And the King of glory shall come in. 

Who is this King of glory f 

The Lord strong and mighty, 
The Lord mighty in battle. 

30 ' 



THE PSALTER 1 0th Sunday 

Lift up your heads, ye gates; 

Even lift them up, ye everlasting doors: 

And the King of glory shall come in. 

Who is this King of glory? 

The Lord of hosts, 

He is the King of glory. 



Uentb Sunba^ 

Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 
O my God, in thee have I trusted. 

Let me not be ashamed; 

Let not mine enemies triumph over me. 

Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed : 
Let them be ashamed which transgress 
without cause. 

Show me thy ways, Lord; 
Teach me thy paths. 

Lead me in thy truth, and teach me ; 
For thou art the God of my salvation ; 
On thee do I wait all the day. 

Remember, Lord, thy tender mercies and 

thy loving-kindnesses; 

For they have been ever of old. 

Remember not the sins of my youth, nor 
my transgressions: 

According to thy mercy remember thou me, 
For thy goodness' sake, O Lord. 
31 



JOth Sunday THE PSALTER 

Good and upright is the Lord: 
Therefore will he teach sinners in the way. 

The meek will he guide in judgment; 
And the meek will he teach his way. 

All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth 
Unto such as keep his covenant and his 
testimonies. 

For th}^ name's sake, O Lord, 
Pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. 

What man is he that feareth the Lord? 
Him shall he teach in the way that he shall 
choose. 

His soul shall dwell at ease ; 

And his seed shall inherit the earth. 

The secret of the Lord is with them that 

fear him; 

And he will show them his covenant. 

Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord ; 
For he shall pluck my feet out of the net. 

Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon 

me; 

For I am desolate and afflicted. 

The troubles of my heart are enlarged : 
Oh bring thou me out of my distresses. 

Look upon mine affliction and my pain; 
And forgive all my sins. 

Oh keep my soul, and deliver me : 

Let me not be ashamed, for I put my 

trust in thee. . 

32 



4 

I 



THE PSALTER lOth Sunday 

Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, 
For I wait for thee. 

Redeem Israel, O God, 
Out of all his troubles. 

JBvcxyxwQ 

Judge me, O Lord, for I have walked in 

mine integrity: 

I have trusted also in the Lord without 

wavering. 

Examine me, Lord, and prove me; 
Try my reins and my heart. 

For thy loving-kindness is before mine 

eyes ; 

And I have walked in thy truth. 

/ have not sat with vain persons; 
Neither will I go in with dissemblers. 

I hate the congregation of evildoers. 
And will not sit with the wicked. 

/ will wash my hands in innocency: 
So will I compass thine altar, Lord; 

That I may publish with the voice of 

thanksgiving. 

And tell of all thy wondrous works. 

Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy 

house. 

And the place where thine honor dwelleth. 

Gather not my soul with sinners, 
Nor my life with bloody men ; 

33 



nth Sunday THE PSALTER 

In whose hands is mischief, 

And their right hand is full of bribes. 

But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity : 
Redeem me, and be merciful unto me. 

My foot standeth in an even place: 

In the congregations will I bless the Lord. 

lEleventb Sunbai? 

/llborning 

Lord, how are mine adversaries increased! 
Many are they that rise up against me. 

Many there be which say of my soul, 
- There is no help for him in God. 

But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me ; 
My glory, and the lifter up of my head. 

/ cried unto the Lord with my voice, 
And he heard me out of his holy hill. 

I laid me down and slept ; 

I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. 

/ will not be afraid of ten thousands of 

the people 

That have set themselves against me round 

about. 

Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: 

For thou hast smitten all mine enemies 

upon the cheek bone ; 

Thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. 

Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: 
Thy blessing be upon thy people, 

34 



II 



THE PSALTER Hth Sunday 

Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens ; 
Thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. 

Thy righteousness is like the great 

mountains; 

Thy judgments are a great deep: 

Lord, thou preservest man and beast. 
How excellent is thy loving-kindness, Q God ! 
Therefore the children of men put their 
trust under the shadow of thy wings. 

They shall be abundantly satisfied with 

the fatness of thy house; 

And thou shalt make them drink of the 

river of thy pleasures. 
For with thee is the fountain of life : 
In thy light shall we see light. 

Oh continue thy loving-kindness unto them 

that know thee, 

And thy righteousness to the upright in 

heart. 
Let not the foot of pride come against me, 
And let not the hand of the wicked remove 
me. 

There are the workers of iniquity fallen: 

They are cast down, and shall not be able 

to rise. 

Evening 

Give ear to my words, O Lord, 
Consider my meditation. 

Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my 

King, and my God; 

For unto thee will I pray, 
35 



nth Sunday THE PSALTER 

My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, 

O'Lord; 

In the morning will I direct my prayerjp 

unto thee, and will look up. ^ 

For thou art not a God that hath pleas ure_ 

in wickedness: 

Neither shall evil dwell with thee. 

The foolish shall not stand in thy sight : 
Thou hates t all workers of iniquity. 

Thou shalt destroy them that speak lies: 
The Lord will abhor the bloody and deceit- 
ful man. 

But as for me, in the abundance of thy 

mercy will I come into thy house: 

In thy fear will I worship toward thy holy 

temple. 

Lead me, Lord, in thy righteousness 

because of mine enemies; 

Make thy way straight before my face. 

Let all those that put their trust in thee 

rejoice, 

Let them ever shout for joy, because 

thou defendest them: 

Let them also that love thy name be joy- 
ful in thee. 

For thou wilt bless the righteous; 
Lord, thou wilt compass him with 
favor as with a shield. 

By terrible things thou wilt answer us in 
righteousness, 
O God of our salvation ; 
36 




THE PSALTER 1 2th Sunday 

Thou that art the confidence of all the ends 

of the earth, 

And of them that are afar off upon the sea. 



XCwelftb Sunbai? 

/Ilborntna 

The heavens declare the glory of God ; 
And the firmament showeth his handi- 
work. 

Day unto day utter eth speech, 

And night unto night showeth knowledge. 

There is no speech nor language ; 
Their voice is not heard. 

Their line is gone out through all the earth, 
And their words to the end of the world. 

In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, 
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of 
his chamber, - 
And rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. 

His going forth is from the end of the 

heavens, 

And his circuit unto the ends of it; 

And there is nothing hid from the heat 

thereof. . ' i 

O Lord, our Lord, 

How excellent is thy name in all the earth, 

Who hast set thy glory above the heavens! 
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings 
hast thou ordained strength, 
37 



J2th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Because of thine enemies, 

That thou mightest still the enemy and the 

avenger. 

When I consider thy heavens, the work of 

thy fingers, 

The moon and the stars, which thou hast 

ordained; ■ 

What is man, that thou art mindful of him? 
And the son of man, that thou visit est him? 

For thou hast made him a little lower than 

the angels, 

And hast crowned him with glory and 
_ honor. 
Thou madest him to have dominion over 
the works of thy hands ; 
Thou hast put all things under his feet : 

All sheep and oxen, 

Yea, and the beasts of the field, ^j 

The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea,li 
Whatsoever passeth through the paths of 
the seas. 

Lord, our Lord, 

How excellent is thy name in all the earth, 

Evening 

In the Lord put I my trust: 

How say ye to my soul. 

Flee as a bird to your mountain ; 

For, lo, the wicked bend the bow, 

They. make ready their arrow upon the _ 

string, I 

38 I 



THE PSALTER J2th Sanday 

That they may shoot in darkness at the 
upright in heart; 

If th'e foundations be destroyed, 
What can the righteous do? 

The Lord is^ in his holy temple; 
The Lord's 'throne is in heaven; 

His eyes behold, his eyelids try, the chil- 
dren of men. 
The Lord trieth the righteous ; 

But the wicked and him that loveth violence 
his soul hateth. 

Upon the wicked he shall rain snares; 
Fire and brimstone and an horrible tem- 
pest shall be the portion of their cup. 

For the righteous Lord loveth righteous- 
ness : 
The upright shall behold his countenance. 

Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; 
For the faithful fail from among the chil- 
dren of men. 

They speak vanity every one with his 
neighbor : 

With flattering lips, and with a double 
heart, do they speak. 

The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, 
The tongue that speaketh proud things; 

Who have said. With our tongue will we 
prevail ; 

Our lips are our own : who is lord over us ? 
44 39 



J3th Sunday THE PSALTER 

For the oppression of the poor, 

For the sighing of the needy, 

Now will I arise, saith the Lord; 

I will set him in the safety he panteth for^ 

The words of the Lord are pure words ; 
As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, 
Purified seven times. 

Thou wilt keep them, Lord, 
Thou shalt preserve them from this gener- 
ation forever. 

The wicked walk on every side, 

When vileness is exalted among the sons 

of men. 

XTbirteentb Sunba^ 

/Hborning 

Hear the right, O Lord, attend unto my cry ; 
Give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not 
out of feigned lips. 

Let my sentence come forth from thy 

presence; 

Let thine eyes look upon equity. 

Thou hast proved my heart; thou hast 

visited me in the night ; 

Thou hast tried me, and findest nothing ; 

I am purposed that my mouth shall not 

transgress. 

As for the works of men, by the word of 

thy lips 

I have kept me from the paths of the 

destroyer. 

40 



THE PSALTER 1 3th Sunday 

My steps have held fast to thy paths, 
My feet have not slipped. 

I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear 

me, God: 

Incline thine ear unto me, and hear my 

speech. 

Show thy marvelous loving-kindness, 
O thou that savest by thy right hand 
them which put their trust in thee 
From those that rise up against them. 

Keep me as the apple of the eye; 

Hide me under the shadow of thy wings, 

Deliver my soul from the wicked by thy 

sword ; 

From men by thy hand, O Lord, 

From m.en of the world, whose portion is 

in this life, 

And whose belly thou fillest with thy 

treasure: 

They are satisfied with children. 

And leave the rest of their substance to 

their babes. 

Consider and hear me, Lord my God: 
Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of 
- death; 

Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed 

against him; 

Lest mine adversaries rejoice when I am 

moved. 

41 



n 

1 



J3th Sunday THE PSALTER 

But I have trusted in thy mercy; 

My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation, 

I will sing unto the Lord, 

Because he hath dealt bountifully with me 

As for me, I shall behold thy face in 

righteousness; 

I shall be satisfied, when I awake, wil 

thy likeness. 

Evening 

Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? 
Why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble ij 

The wicked in his pride doth persecute the 

poor; 

Let them be taken in the devices that they 

have imagined. 

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's 

desire, 

And blesseth the covetous whom the Lord 

abhorreth. 

The wicked, in the pride of his coun- 
tenance, will not seek after God. 
God is not in all his thoughts. 
His ways are always grievous; 

Thy judgments are far above out of his 

sight : 

As for all his enemies, he puffeth at them. 

Arise, Lord; God, lift up thy hand: 
Forget not the humble. 

Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God, 
And say in his heart, Thou wilt notrequire it? 

42 



II 



THE PSALTER Hth Sunday 

The poor committeth himself unto thee; 
Thou art the helper of the fatherless. 

Break thou the arm of the wicked ; 

And as for the evil. man, seek out his 

wickedness till thou find none. 

The Lord is King forever and ever : 

The heathen are perished out of his land. 

Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the 
humble : 

Thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt 
cause thine ear to hear ; 

To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, 
That man of the earth may no more 
oppress. 

jFourteentb Sun&ai? 

I love thee, Lord, my strength. 

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, 

and my deliverer; 

My God, my strength, in whom I will 

trust; 

My shield, and the horn of my salvation, 

my high tower. 

I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy 

to be praised : 

So shall I be saved from mine enemies. 

The sorrows of death compassed me, 
And the floods of ungodliness made me 
afraid. 

43 



I4th Sunday THE PwSALTER 

The sorrows of hell compassed me ; 
The snares of death came upon me. 

In my distress I called upon the Lord, 
And cried unto my God: 

He heard my voice out of his temple, 
And my cry before him came into his ears. 

Then the earth shook and trembled; "m\ 

The foundations also of the mountains^ 
■ quaked 
And were shaken, because he was wroth. 

There went up a smoke out of his nos- 
trils, 

And fire out of his mouth devoured : 
Coals were kindled by it. 

He bowed the heavens also, and came 

down; 

And thick darkness was under his feet, g 

f 

And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly; * 

Yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind. 

He made darkness his secret place, his pa- 
vilion round about him, 
Darkness of waters, thick clouds of the 
skies. 

At the brightness before him his thick 

clouds passed. 

Hailstones and coals of fire. 



The Lord also thundered in the heavens ^ 
And the Most High uttered his voice. 
Hailstones and coals of fire. 

44 



THE PSALTER 14th Sunday 

Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scat- 
tered them ; 

And he shot out lightnings, and discom- 
fited them. 

Then the channels of waters were seen, 
And the foundations of the world were 
laid bare. 

At thy rebuke, O Lord, 

At the blast of the breath of thy nostrils. 

He sent from on high, he took me; 
He drew me out of many waters. 

He delivered me from my strong enemy. 
And from them which hated me ; for they 
were too strong for me. 

They came upon me in the day of my ca- 
lamity; 
But the Lord was my stay. 

He brought me forth also into a large 

place ; 

He delivered me, because he delighted in 

me. 

^evening 

The fool hath said in his heart, There is 
• no God. 
They are corrupt, they have done abomi- 
nable works; 
There is none that doeth good. 

The Lord looked down from heaven upon 
- the children of men, 
45 



t4th Sunday THE PSALTER 

To see if there were any that did under- 
stand, 
That did seek after God. 

They are all gone aside ; they are together 

become filthy; 

There is none that doeth good, no, not one. 

Have all the workers of iniquity no knowl- 
edge, 

Who eat up my people as they eat bread, 
And call not upon the Lord? 

There were they in great fear ; 
For God is in the generation of the right- 
eous. 

Ye put to shame the counsel of the poor, 
Because the Lord is his refuge. 

The Lord is my shepherd ; I shall not want. 
He maketh me to lie down in green pas- 
tures ; 

He leadeth me beside still waters. 
He restoreth my soul: 
He leadeth me in the paths of righteous- 
ness for his name's sake. 

Yea, though I walk through the valley of 
the shadow of death, 
I will fear no evil ; for thou art with me ; 
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. 

Thou preparest a table before me in the 
presence of mine enemies: 
Thou anointest my head with oil; 
My cup runneth over. 
46 



■«; 



THE PvSALTER 1 5th Sunday 

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow 

me all the days of my life ; 

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord 

forever. 

jfitteentb Sun&a^ 

The Lord rewarded me according. to my 
righteousness ; 

According to the cleanness of my hands 
hath he recompensed me. 

For I have kept the ways of the Lord, 
And have not wickedly departed from my 
God. 

For all his judgments were before me, 
And I put not away his statutes fromi me. 

/ was also upright before him, 

And I kept myself from mine iniquity. 

Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me 

according to my righteousness, 

According to the cleanness of my hands in 

his eyesight. 

With the merciful thovt wilt show thyself 
merciful; 

With an upright man thou wilt show thy- 
self upright; 

With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure ; 

And with the froward thou wilt show thy- 
self fro ward. 

For thou wilt save the afflicted people; 
But wilt bring down high looks. 

47 



JSthStmday THE PSALTER 

For thou wilt light my candle : 
The Lord my God will lighten my dark- 
ness. 

As for God, his way is, perfect: 

He is a shield unto all them that take 

refuge in him. 

For who is God, save the Lord? 
And who is a rock, save our God? 

It is God that girdeth me with strength, 
And maketh my way perfect. 

He maketh my feet like hinds' feet: 
And setteth me upon my high places. 

He teacheth my hands to war; 

So that mine arms do band a how of brass. 

Thou hast also given me the shield of thy 
salvation ; 

And thy right hand hath holden me up, 
And thy gentleness hath made me great. 

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, 
And my feet did not slip. 

The Lord liveth ; and blessed be my rock ; 
And let the God of my salvation be exalted. 

It is God that executeth vengeance for me, 
And subdueth peoples under me. 

He delivereth me from mine enemies; 
Yea, thou liftest me up above those that 
rise up against me ; 

Thou deliverest me from the violent man. 
48 



THE PSALTER J5th S«nday 

Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, 

Lord, among the heathen, 

And will sing praises unto thy name. 

Great deliverance giveth he to his king, 
And showeth mercy to his anointea, 
To^David and to his seed, for evermore. 

Bventng 

The Lord is my light and my salvation ; 
Whom shall I fear? 

The Lord is the strength of my life; 
Of whom shall I be afraid? 

' When the wicked came upon me to eat up 
my flesh. 

Even mine adversaries and my foes, they 
stumbled and fell. 

Though a host should encamp against me, 

My heart shall not fear: 
Though war should rise against me. 
In this -will I be confident. 

One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will 
I seek after: 

That I may dwell in the house of the Lord 
all the days of my life. 

To behold the beauty of the Lord, 
And to inquire in his temple. 

For in the time of trouble he shall hide me 
] in his pavilion: 

In the secret of his tabernacle he shall 
hide me: 

49 



J5th Sunday THE PSALTER 

He shall lift me up upon a rock. 

And now shall my head be lifted up above 

mine enemies round about me ; 

Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle 
sacrifices of joy; 

I will sing, yea, I will sing praises tmto 
the Lord. 

Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: 
Have mercy also upon me, and answer me. 

When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my 

heart said unto thee, 

Thy face, Lord, will I seek. 

Hide not thy face from me ; 

Put not thy servant away in anger : 

Thou hast been my help; 
Leave m.e not, neither forsake me, God 
' of my salvation. 

When my father and my mother forsake 

me. 

Then the Lord will take me up. 

Teach me thy way, Lord; 
And lead me in a plain path. 
Because of mine enemies. 

Deliver me not over unto the will of mine 
enemies : 

For false witnesses are risen up against me, 
And such as breathe out cruelty. 

/ had fainted, unless I had believed to see 
the goodness of the Lord 
Tn the land of the living. 
50- 



THE PSALTER I6th Stinday 

Wait on the Lord: 

Be of good courage, and he shall strength- 
en thy heart; 
Wait, I say, on the Lord. 



Sixteenth Sunba^ 

/Iftorntna 

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken 

me? 

Why art thou so far from helping me, and 

from the words of my roaring ? 

my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou 
I hearest not; 
' And in the night season, and am not 

silent. 

, But thou art holy, 

J .0 thou that inhabitest the praises of 
Israel. 

Our fathers trusted in thee: 

They trusted, and thou didst deliver them. 

I They cried unto thee, and were delivered: 
I They trusted in thee, and were not con- 
? I founded. 

But I am a worm, and no man; 

A reproach of men, and despised of the 

people. 

^1 All they that see me laugh me to scorn: 
I They shoot out the lip, they shake the 
head, saying, 

51 



Ilk. 



J6thStinday THE PSALTER 

He trusted on the Lord, that he would de- 
liver him: 

Let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in 
him. 

Be not far from me ; for trouble is near ; 
For there is none to help. 

Many hulls have compassed me; 

Strong hulls of Bashan have heset me 

round. 

They gape upon me with their mouths, 
As a ravening and a roaring lion. 

/ am poured out like water, 

And all my hones are out of joint: 

My heart is like wax ; 
It is melted within me. 

My strength is dried up like a potsherd; 
And my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; 

And thou hast brought me into the dust of 

death. 

For dogs have compassed me: 

The assemhly of the wicked have inclosed 

me; 

They pierced my hands and my feet, 

I may count all my hones. 

They look and stare upon me; 

They part my garments among them, 
And upon my vesture do they cast lots. 

But he not thou far off, Lord: 

thou my strength, haste thee to help me 

52 



THE PvSALTER J 6th Sunday 

Deliver my soul from the sword, 

My darling from the power of the dog. 

■ Save me from the lion's mouth; 
■ Yea, from the horns of the wild oxen thou 
hast heard me, 

I will declare thy name unto my breth- 
ren: 

In the midst of the assembly will I praise 
thee. 

jSvcning 

Ye that fear the Lord, praise him; 
Ml ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; 

And stand in awe of him, all ye the seed 
of Israel. 

For he hath not despised nor abhorred the 
affliction of the afflicted; 

Neither hath he hid his face from him ; 
'But when he cried unto him, he heard. 



My praise shall he of thee in the great 

congregation: 

I will pay my vows before them that fear 

him. 



The meek shall eat and be satisfied ; 

Fhey shall praise the Lord that seek after 

lim : 

i L^et your heart live forever. 
i 

All the ends of the world shall remember 

and turn unto the Lord; 

53 



I6th Swnday THE PSALTER 

And all the kindreds of the nations shall 
worship before thee. 

For the kingdom is the Lord's; 
And he is the governor among the na- 
tions. 

A seed shall serve him; 

It shall he told of the Lord unto the next 

generation. 

They shall come and shall declare his 

righteousness 

Unto a people that shall be born, that he 

hath done this. 

We have heard with our ears, God, 
Our fathers have told us. 

What work thou didst in their days, - 
In the times of old. 

Thou didst drive out the heathen with thy 

hand; 

But them thou didst plant: 

Thou didst afflict the peoples ; 
But them thou didst spread abroad. 

For they got not the land in^ possession 

by their own sword, 

Neither did their own arm save them; 

But thy right hand, and thine arm, and 

the light of thy countenance, 

Because thou wast favorable unto them. 

Thou art my King, God: 
Command deliverance for Jacob, 

54 



THE PSALTER I7th Sunday 

Seventeentb Sunbai? 

/Iftornln^ 

In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust ; 
Let me never be put to shame : 

Deliver me in thy righteousness. 

Bow down thine ear unto me; deliver me- 

speedily: 

^Be thou to me a strong rock, 
A house of defense to save me. 

For thou art my rock and my fortress; 
Therefore for thy name's sake lead me and 
guide me. 

Pull me out of the net that they have- 
hidden for me ; 
For thou art my strength. 

Into thy hand I commend my spirit: 
Thou hast redeemed me, Lord, God of 
truth. 

I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy; 
For thou hast considered my trouble : 

Thou hast known my soul in adversities; 
And thou hast not shut me up into the 
hand of the enemy; 

Thou hast set my feet in a large place. 
And I trusted in thee, O Lord: 

/ said, Thou art my God. 
My times are in thy hand: 
45 55 



I7th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, 
and from them that persecute me. 
Make thy face to shine upon thy servant : 

Save me for thy mercies' sake. 

Let me not he ashamed, Lord; for I 

have called upon thee: 

Oh how great is thy goodness, 

Which thou hast laid up for them that 

fear thee, 

Which thou hast wrought for them that 

trust in thee, 

Before the sons of men! 

Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy 
presence : 

Thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion 
from the strife of tongues. 

Blessed he the Lord; 

For he hath showed me his m^arvelous 

kindness in a strong 'city. 

As for me, I said in my haste, 

I am cut off from before thine eyes : 

Nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my 

supplications, 

When I cried unto thee. 

Oh love the Lord, all ye his saints : 

The Lord preserveth the faithful, 

And plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. 

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen 
your heart. 

All ye that hope in the Lord. 
56 



I 



THE PSALTER 1 7th Sunday 

JBvcniWQ 

jive unto the Lord, O ye mighty, 

jive unto the Lord glory and strength. - 

Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his 
name; 
. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness, 

jPhe voice of the Lord is upon the waters : 
The God of glory thundereth. 
The Lord is upon many waters. 

The voice of the Lord is powerful; 
The 'Voice of the Lord is full of majesty. 

The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars ; 
Yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of 
iLebanon. 

He maketh them also to skip like a calf; 
Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild ox. 

The voice of the Lord divideth the flames 
of fire. 

The voice of the Lord shaketh the wil- 
derness ; 

The Lord shaketh the wilderness of 
Kadesh. 

The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds 

to calve, 

And strip peth the forests bare: 

And in his temple doth every one speak 

of his glory. 

The Lord sitteth upon the flood ; 
Yea, the Lord sitteth King forever. 

57 



J8th Sunday THE PSALTER 

The Lord will give strength unto his people; 
The Lord will bless his people with peace. 

Oh praise the Lord, all ye nations ; 
Praise him, all ye peoples. 

For his mercy is great toward us; 

And the truth of the Lord endureth forever. 

Praise ye the Lord. 

lEigbteentb Sunba^ 

/llborntng 

Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous : 
Praise is comely for the upright. 

Praise the Lord with the harp: 

Sing unto him with the psaltery of ten 

strings. 

Sing unto him a new song ; 
Play skillfully with a loud noise. 

For the word of the Lord is right; | 

And all his works are done in truth. . ^- 

He loveth righteousness and judgment: 
The earth is full of the goodness of the 
Lord. 

By the word of the Lord were the heavens 

made, 

And all the host of them by the breath of 

his mouth. 

He gathereth the waters of the sea together 
as a heap: 

He layeth up the'depth in storehouses. 
58 



I 



THE PSALTER I8th Stinday 

Let all the earth fear the Lord: 

Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in 

awe of him. 
For he spake, and it was done ; 
He commanded, and it stood fast. 

The Lord bringeth the counsel of the 
heathen to naught; 

He maketh the devices of the people to be 
of none effect. 

The counsel of the Lord standeth forever, 
The thoughts of his heart to all genera- 
tions. 

Blessed is the nation whose God is the 

Lord, 

The people whom he hath chosen for his 

own inheritance. 

The Lord looketh from heaven ; 
He beholdeth all the sons of men ; 

From the place of his habitation he looketh 

forth 

Upon all the inhabitants of the earth, 

He that fashioneth the hearts of them all. 
That consider eth all their works. 

There is no king saved by the multitude of 
m a host: 

m A mighty man is not delivered by much 
^ strength. 

A horse is a vain thing for safety ; 
Neither shall he deliver any by his great 
strength. 

59 



J8th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them 

that fear him, 

Upon them that hope in his mercy; 
To deliver their soul from death, 
And to keep them alive in famine. 

Our soul waiteth for the Lord: 

He is our help and our shield. 
For our heart sh^lll rejoice in him, 
Because we have trusted in his holy name. 

Let thy mercy, Lord, be upon us. 

According as we have hoped in thee. 

Evening 

Blessed is he whose transgression is for- 
given. 
Whose sin is covered-. 

Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord 

imputeth not iniquity, 

And in whose spirit there is no guile. 

When I kept silence, my bones waxed 

old 

Through my roaring all the day long. 

For day and night thy hand was heavy 

upon me: 

My moisture is turned into the drought 

of summer. 
I acknowledged my sin unto thee, 
And mine iniquity have I not hid : 

/ said, I will confess my transgressions 
unto the Lord; 

And thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin\ 
60 . i 



I THE PSALTER I9th Stinday 

iilFor this shall every one that is godly 
I pray unto thee in a time when thou may- 
i est be found : 

Surely in the floods of great waters they 
shall not come nigh unto him. 

Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt 

preserve me from trouble; 

Thou shalt compass me about with songs 

of deliverance, 
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the 
way which thou shalt go : 
I will guide thee with mine eye. 
'- Be ye not as the horse, or as the mide, 

which have no understanding; 

Whose mouth must be held in with bit and 

bridle, 
' Else it will not come near unto thee. 
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; 
But he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy 
shall compass him about. 

Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye 

righteous; 

And shout for joy, all ye that are upright 

in heart. 

IRxneteentb Sun&ai5 
/looming 

I will bless the Lord at all times : 

His praise shall continually be in my 

mouth. 

My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: 
The humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 

6i 



19th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Oh magnify the Lord with me, 
And let us exalt his name together. 
/ sought the Lord, and he heard me, 
And delivered me from all my fears. 

They looked unto him, and were lightened ; 
And their faces were not ashamed. 

This poor man cried, and the Lord heard 

him, 

And saved him out of all his troubles. 

The angel of the Lord encampeth round 

about them that fear him. 

And delivereth them. 

Oh taste and see that the Lord is good: 
Blessed is the man that trusteth in him. 

Oh fear the Lord, ye his saints ; 

For there is no want to them that fear 

him. 

The young lions do lack, and suffer 

hunger; 

But they ' that seek the Lord shall not 

want any good thing. 

Come, ye children, hearken unto me: 
I will teach you the fear of the Lord. . 
What "^nan is he that desireth life. 
And loveth many days, that he may see \ 



Keep thy tongue from evil. 

And thy lips from speaking guile. 

- Depart from evil, and do good; 
Seek peace, and pursue it, 
62 



THE PSALTER mh Sunday 

The eyes of the Lord are upon the 

righteous, 

And his ears are open unto their cry. 

The face of the Lord is against them that 

do evil, 

To cut off the remembrance of them from^ 

the earth. 

The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, 
id delivereth them out of all their 
'troubles. 

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a 

broken heart, 

And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit,. 

Many are the afflictions of the righteous : 
But the Lord delivereth him out of them 
all. 

He keepeth all his bones: 

Not one of them is broken. 

Evil shall slay the wicked : 

And they that hate the righteous shall be 

desolate. 

The Lord redeemeth the soul of his serv- 
ants: 

And none of them that trust in him shall 
be desolate. 

jBvcning 

I said, I will take heed to my ways, 
That I sin not with my tongue. 

I will keep my mouth with a bridle,. 

While the wicked is before me. 
63 



- 59th Sunday THE PSALTER 

I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, 

even from good ; 

And my sorrow was stirred. 

My heart was hot within me; 

While I was musing the fire burned; 

Then spake I with my tongue: 
Lord, make me to know mine end, 
And the measure of my days, what it is ; 
That I may know how frail I am. 

Behold, thou hast made my days as an 

handhreadth; 

And mine age is as nothing before thee: 
Verily every man at his best state is alto- 
gether vanity. 
Surely every man walketh in a vain show; 

Surely they are disquieted in vain: 

He heapeth up riches, and knoweth not 

who shall gather them. 

And now. Lord, what wait I for? 

My hope is in thee. 

Deliver me from all my transgressions: 
Make me not the reproach of the foolish, 

I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; 

Because thou didst it. 

Remove thy stroke away from me: 

I am consumed by the blow of thy hand. 

When thou with rebukes dost correct man 

for iniquity, 

Thou makest his beauty to consume away; 

like a moth : 

Surely every man is vanity. 
64 



THE PSALTER 20th Sunday 

Hear my prayer, Lord, and give ear 

unto my cry; 

Hold not thy peace at my tears: 
For I am a stranger with thee, 
A sojourner, as all my fathers were. 

Oh spare me, that I may recover strength, 

Before I go hence, and be no more. 

Uwentxetb Sunbai? 

Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that 

strive with me: 

Fight thou against them that fight against 

me. 

Take hold of shield and buckler, 

And stand up for my help. 

Draw out also the spear, and stop the way 
against them that persecute me : 
Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation. 
And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord: 
It shall rejoice in his salvation. 

All my bones shall say. Lord, who is like 

unto thee, 

Which deliverest the poor from him that is 

too strong for him. 

Yea, the poor and the needy from him that 

spoileth him? 

/ will give thee thanks in the great 

assembly: 

I will praise thee among much people. 
65 



20th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Let not them that are mine enemies wrong- 
fully rejoice over me; 
Neither let them wink with the eye that 
hate me without a cause. 

For they speak not peace; 

But they devise deceitful words against 

them that are quiet in the land. 

Thou hast seen it, O Lord; keep not 

silence : 

O Lord, be not far from me. 

Stir up thyself, and awake to my judg- 
ment. 
Even unto my cause, my God and my Lord, 

Judge me, O Lord my God, according to 

thy righteousness ; 

And let them not rejoice over me. 

Let them shout" for joy, and he glad, that 

favor my righteous cause: 

Yea, let them, say continually, Let the 

Lord he magnified, 

Which hath pleasure in the prosperity of 

his servant. 

And my tongue shall talk of thy right- 
eousness 
And of thy praise all the day long. 

Israel, hope in the Lord; 

For with the Lord there is m.ercy, 

And with him is plenteous redemption. 

And he will redeem Israel 
From all his iniquities. 
66 



tHE PSALTER 20th Sunday 

JBvcning 

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be 
praised, 

In the city of our God, in his holy moun- 
tain. 

Beautiful for situation, the joy of the 

iL'hole earth, 

Is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, 

The city of the great King. 
God is known in her palaces for a refuge. 
For, lo, the kings assembled, 
They passed by together. 

They saw it, and so they marveled; 

They were troubled, and hasted away. 
Trembling took hold of them there, 
Pain, as of a woman in travail. 

Thou breakest Jthe ships of Tarshish 

With an east wind. 
As we have heard, so have we seen 
In the city of the Lord of hosts, in the 
city of our God : 
God will establish it forever. 

We have thought of thy loving-kindness,. 

God, 

In the midst of thy temple. 

According to thy name, O God, 

So is thy praise unto the ends of the earth :. 

Thy right hand is full of righteousness. 

Let mount Zion rejoice, 
Let the daughters of Judah be glad. 
Because of thy judgments, 
■ 67 



2Ist Sunday THE PSALTER 

Walk about Zion, and go round about her ; 
Number the towers thereof; 

Mark ye well her bulwarks; - 
Consider her palaces: 
That ye may tell it to the generation fol- 
lowing. 

For this God is our God forever and ever : 
He will be our guide even unto death. 

Xtwentp^^first Sunt)as 

ifllborntng 

Forever, Lord, 

Thy w^ord is settled in heaven. 

Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: 
Thou hast established the earth, and it 
abideth. 

They continue this day according to thine 

ordinances ; 

For all things are thy servants. 

Unless thy law had been my delight, 

I should then have perished in mine affUc- 

tion. 

I will never forget thy precepts ; 

For with them thou hast quickened me. 

/ am thine,- save m.e; 

For I have sought thy precepts. 

The wicked have waited for me, to destroy 

me; 

But I will consider thy testimonies. 

68 



I 



THE PSALTER 2Ist Sunday 

/ have seen an end of all perfection; 
But thy commandment is exceeding broad. 

Oh how love I thy law ! 

It is my meditation all the day. 

Thy commandments make me wiser than 

mine enemies; 

For they are ever with me: 

I have more understanding than all my 

teachers ; 

For thy testimonies are my meditation. 

/ understand more than the aged, 
Because I have kept thy precepts. 

I have refrained my feet from every evil 

way, 

That I might observe thy word. 

I have not departed from thine ordinances; 
For thou hast taught me. 

How sweet are thy words unto my taste ! 
Yea, sweeter than honey to m^y mouth! ^ 

Through thy precepts I get understanding: 
Therefore I hate every false way. 

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, 
And light unto my path. 

/ have sworn, and have confirmed it, 
That I will observe thy righteous ordi- 
nances. 

I am afflicted very much : 

Quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy 

word. 

69 



h^ 



2Ut Sanday THE PSALTER 

Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offer- 
ings of my mouth, Lord, 
And teach me thine ordinances. 

My soul is continually in my hand ; 
Yet do I not forget thy law. 

The wicked have laid a snare for me; 
Yet have I net gone astray from thy pre- 
cepts. 
Thy testimonies have I taken as a herit- 
age forever ; 
Por they are the rejoicing of my heart. 

I have inclined my heart to perform thy 

statutes 

Forever, even unto the end. 

Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath ; 
Neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. 

For thine arrows stick fast in me. 

And thy hand presseth me sore. 
There is no soundness in my flesh because 
of thine anger ; 

Neither is there any rest in my bones 
because of my sin: 

For min^ iniquities are gone over my 

head: 

As a heavy burden they are too heavy 

for me. 

1 am troubled and bowed down greatly ; 
I go mourning all the day long. 

I am faint and sore broken. . 
70 



THE PSALTER 22d Sunday 

Lord, all my desire is before thee; 
And my groaning is not hid from thee. 

My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: 
As for the light of mine eyes, it also is 
gone from me. 

But /, as a deaf man, heard not; 

y^ And I was as a dumb man that openeth 

P not his mouth. 

Thus I was as a man that heareth not, 
And in whose mouth are no reproofs. 
For in thee, Lord, do I hope: 
Thou wilt hear, Lord my God. 

For I am ready to halt. 

And my sorrow is continually before me. 

For I will declare mine iniquity; 

I will he sorry for my sin. 

Forsake me not, O Lord : 

O my God, be not far from me. 
r Make haste to help me, 
P Lord, my salvation. 

Uwenti5=6econt) Sun&as 

Hear this, all ye people ; 

Give ear, all ye^ inhabitants of the world, 

Both low and high. 
Rich and poor together. 

My mouth shall speak wisdom ; 

And the raeditation of my heart shall be 

of understanding. 

46 - 71 



22d Sunday THE PSALTER 

/ will incline mine ear to a parable: 

I will open my dark saying upon the harp. 

Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, 
When iniquity at my heels compasseth me 
about? 

They that trust in their wealth, 

And boast themselves in the multitude of 

their riches; 

None of them can by any means redeem 

his brother, 

Nor give to God a ransom for him, 

That he should still live alway, 
That he should not see corruption. 

For he shall see it. Wise men die ; 
Likewise the fool and the brutish perish, 
And leave their wealth to others. 

Their inward thought is, that their houses 
shall continue forever. 
And their dwelling places to all genera- 
tions; 

They call their lands after their *own 
names. 

Nevertheless man being in honor abideth 

not: 

He is like the beasts that perish. 

This their way is their folly : 

Yet their posterity approve their sayings. 

Like sheep they are laid in the grave; 
Death shall be their shepherd: 
And the upright shall have dominion over 
them in the morning; 
72 



THE PSALTER 22d Stinday 

And their beauty shall consume in the 

grave, 

That there be no dwelling for it. 

But God will redeem my soul from, the 
power of the grave; 
For he shall receive me. 

Be not thou afraid when one is made 

rich, 

When the glory of his house is increased : 

For when hedieth he shall carry nothing 

away; 

His glory shall not descend after him. 

Though while he lived he blessed his soul 
(And men praise thee, when thou doest 
well to thyself), 

He shall go to the generation of his 

fathers; 

They shall never see the light. 

Man that is. in honor, and understandeth 

not, 

Is like the beasts that perish. 

}£veninci 

Oh clap your hands, all ye people ; 
Shout unto God with the voice of triumph. 

For the Lord Most High is terrible; 
He is a great King over all the earth. 

He subdueth the people under us, 
And the nations under our feet. * 

73 



22d Sunday THE PSALTER 

He shall choose our inheritance for us, 
The excellency of Jacob whom he loved. 

God is gone up with a shout, 

The Lord with the sound of a trumpet. 

Sing praises to God, sing praises: 

Sing praises unto our King, sing praises. 

For God is the King of all the earth : 
Sing ye praises with understanding. 

God reigneth over the heathen: 
God sitteth upon his holy throne. 

The princes of the peoples are gathered 

together 

Even the people of the God of Abraham ; 

For the shields of the earth belong unto 

God: 

He is greatly exalted. 

Save me, O God, by thy name, 
And judge me by thy strength. 

Hear my prayer, God; 

Give ear to the words of my mouth. 

For strangers are risen up against me, 
And oppressors have sought after my soul : 
They have not set God before them. 

Behold, God is my helper: 

The Lord is of them that uphold my soul. 

With a freewill offering will I sacrifice unto 

thee: 

I will give thanks unto thy name, O Lord, 

for it is good. 

74 



THE PSALTER 23d Stinday 

Ihotning 

The Mighty God, the Lord, hath spoken, 
And called the earth from the rising of the 
sun unto the going down thereof. 

Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, 
God hath shifted forth. 

Our God shall come, and shall not keep 

silence : 

A fire shall devour before him, 

And it shall be very tempestuous round 

about him. 

He shall call to the heavens above, 

And to the earth, that he may judge his 

people: 

Gather my saints together unto me, 
Those that have made a covenant with me 
by sacrifice. 

And the heavens shall declare his right- 
eousness; 
For God is judge himself. 

Hear, O my people, and I will speak ; 

Israel, and I will testify unto thee : 

1 am God, even thy God. 

Not for sacrifices will I reprove thee; 
And thy burnt offerings are continually 
before me, 

I will take no bullock out of thy house. 
Nor he-goats out of thy folds. 

75 



23d Sunday THE PSALTER 

For every beast of the forest is mine, 
And the cattle upon a thousand hills. 

I know all the fowls of the mountains ; 
And the wild beasts of the field are mine. 

// I were hungry, I would not tell thee; 
For the world is mine, and the fullness 
thereof. 

Will I eat the flesh of bulls, 
Or drink the blood of goats? 

Offer unto God the sacrifice of thanks- 
giving; 
And pay thy vows unto the Most High; 

And call upon me in the day of trouble : 
I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify 
me. 

But unto the wicked God saith, 
What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, 
And that thou shouldest take w.y covenant 
in thy mouth, 

Seeing that thou hatest instruction, 
And castest my words behind thee ? 

When thou sawest a thief, thou consentedst 

with him, 

And hast been partaker with adulterers. ' 

Thou givest thy mouth to evil, 
And thy tongue frameth deceit. 

Thou sittest and speakest against thy 
brother; 

Thou slanderest thine own mother's son. 
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THE PSALTER 23d Sunday 

These things hast thou done, and I kept 

silence ; 

Thou thoughtest that I was altogether 

such a one as thyself: 

But I will reprove thee, and set them in 

order before thine eyes. 

Now consider this, ye that forget God, 
Lest I tear you in pieces, and there he none 
to deliver: 

Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me ; 
And to him that ordereth his way aright 
Will I show the salvation of God. 

Evening 

Be merciful unto me, O God; for man 

would swallow me up : 

He fighting daily oppresseth me. 

Mine enemies would daily swallow me up; 
For they he many that fight against me, 
thou Most High, 

What time I am afraid, 
I will trust in thee. 

In God I will praise his word: 

In God I have put my trust, I will not fear 

What fle^h can do unto me. 

Every day they wrest my words : 

AH their thoughts are against me for evil. 

^hey gather themselves together, they hide 

themselves, 

They mark m.y steps. 

When they wait for my soul. 
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23d Sunday THE PSALTER 

Thou numberest my wanderings: 
Put thou my tears into thy bottle ; 
Are they not in thy book? 

Then shall mine enemies turn hack in 

the day that I call: 

This I know, that God is for me. 

In God I will praise his word : 

In the Lord I will praise his word. 

In God have I put my trust, I will not be 

afraid 

What man can do unto me. 

Thy vows are upon me, O God : 
I will render praises unto thee. 

For thou hast delivered my soul from 

death: 

Wilt not thou deliver my feet fromi^ falling. 

That I may walk before God 
In the light of the living? 

Be merciful unto me, God, be merciful 

unto me; 

For my soul trusteth in thee: 

Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I 

make my refuge. 

Until these calamities be overpast. 

/ will cry unto God Most High, 

Unto God that performeth all things for 

me. 

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens ; 
Let thy glory be above all the earth. 
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THE PSALTER 24th Stinday 

XCwent^s^fourtb Sun&a^ 

Have mercy upon me, O God, according 
to thy loving-kindness : 
According unto the multitude of thy tender 
mercies blot out my transgressions. 

Wash me thoroughly from m^ine iniquity, - 
And cleanse me from my sin. 

For I acknowledge my transgressions; 
And my sin is ever before me. 

Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, 
And done that which is evil in thy sight; 

That thou mayest be justified when thou 

speakest, 

And be clear when thou judgest. 

Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; 

And in sin did my mother conceive me. 

Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward 
parts ; 

And in the hidden part thou shalt make 
me to know wisdom. 

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be 

clean: 

Wash me, and I shall he whiter than snow. 

Make me to hear joy and gladness, 

That the bones which thou hast broken 

may rejoice. 

Hide thy face from my sins. 
And blot out all mine iniquities. 
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24th Sunday , THE PSALTER 

Create in me a clean heart, O God ; 
And renew a right spirit within me. 

Cast me not away front thy presence; 
And take not thy holy Spirit from me. 

Restore unto me the joy of thy salva- 
tion ; 
And uphold me with thjr free Spirit. 

Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; 
And sinners shall he converted unto thee. 

Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, 

thou God of my salvation; 

And my tongue shall sing aloud of thy 

righteousness. 

Lord, open thou my lips; 

And my mouth shall show forth thy praise. 

For thou desirest not sacrifice ; else would 

I give it : 

Thou delightest not in burnt offering. 

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: 
A broken and a contrite heart, God, 
thou wilt not despise. 

Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion : 
Build thou the walls of Jerusalem. 

Then shalt thou be pleased with the sac- 
rifices of righteousness, ' 
With burnt offering and whole burnt 
offering: 

Then shall they offer bullocks upon thine j 
altar, 

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THE PvSALTER 24th Sunday 

jBvcniWQ 

Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? 
Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 

He that walketh uprightly, and worketh 

righteousness, 

And speaketh the truth in his heart; 

He that backbiteth not with his tongue, 
Nor doeth evil to his neighbor, 
Nor taketh up a reproach against his 
neighbor ; 

In whose eyes a vile person is contemned, 
But who honoreth them that fear the Lord; 
He that sweareth to his own hurt, and 
changeth not; 

He that putteth not out his money to 

usury. 

Nor taketh reward against the innocent. 

He that doeth these things shall never 

be moved. 

God, thou art my God; early will I seek 

thee: 

My soul thirsteth for thee, m.y flesh longeth 

for thee. 

In a dry and weary land, where no 

water is; 

.To see thy power and thy glory, 

So as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. 

Because thy loving-kindness is better 

than life. 

My lips shall praise thee. 



25th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Thus will I bless thee while I live: 
I will lift up my hands in thy name. 

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow 
and fatness; 

And my mouth shall praise thee with 
joyful lips; 

When I remember thee upon my bed, 
And meditate on thee in the night 
watches. 

Because thou hast been my help, 
Therefore in the shadow of thy wings 
will I rejoice. 

My soul f oUoweth hard after thee : 
Thy right hand upholdeth me. 

But the King shall rejoice in God: 
Every one that sweareth by him shall glory; 
But the mouth of them that speak lies 
shall be stopped. 

Uwent^^fiftb Sun&ap 

/Hbotning 

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, 
Who walk in the law of the Lord. 

Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, 
That seek him with the whole heart. 

Yea, they do no iniquity; 
They walk in his ways. 

Thou hast commanded us thy precepts, 

That we should observe them diligently. 

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THE PSALTER 25th Sunday 

Oh that my ways were established 
To observe thv statutes! 

Then shall I not he ashamed, 
'When I have respect unto all thy ' com- 
mandments. 

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, 
When I learn thy righteous judgments. 

/ will keep thy statutes: 
Oh forsake me not utterly. 

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse 

his way? 

By taking heed thereto according to thy 

word. 

With my whole heart have I sought thee: 
Oh let me not wander from thy command- 
ments. 

Thy word have I laid up in my heart, 
That I might not sin against thee. 

Blessed art thott, Lord: 
Teach me thy statutes. 

With my lips have I declared 
All the judgments of thy mouth. 

/ liave rejoiced in the way of thy testi- 
monies, 
As much as in all riches. 

I will meditate in thy precepts. 
And have respect tmio thy ways. 

/ will delight myself in thy statiites: 
I will not forget thy word. 
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25th S«nday THE PSALTER 

Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I 

may live; 

So will I observe thy word. 

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold 
Wondrous things out of thy law. 

I am a stranger in the earth : 

Hide not thy commandments from me. 

My soul breaketh for the longing 

That it hath unto thine ordinances at all 

times. 

Thy testimonies also are my delight 
And my counselors. 

Evening 

Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion; 
And unto thee shall the vow be performed. 

thou that hearest prayer, 
Unto thee shall all flesh come. 

Iniquities prevail against me: 

As for our transgressions, thou shalt purge 

them away. 

Blessed is the m.an whom^ thou choosest, 
and causest to approach unto thee, 
That he may dwell in thy courts: 

We shall be satisfied with the goodness of 

thy house. 

Even of thy holy temple. 

By terrible things thou wilt answer us in 

righteousness, 

God of our salvation, 
84 



THE PSALTER 25th Sunday 

Thou that art the confidence of all the 

ends of the earth, 

And of them that are afar off upon the sea : 

Which by his strength setteth fast the 

mountains, 

Being girded about with power; 

Which stilleth the roaring of the seas, 
The noise of their waves. 
And the tumult of the peoples. 

They also that dwell in the uttermost parts 

are afraid at thy tokens: 

Thou makest the outgoings of the morning 

and evening to rejoice. 

Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it, 
Thou greatly enrichest it; 

The river of God is full of water: 

Thou provide st them corn, when thou hast 

so prepared the earth. 

Thou waterest its ridges abundantly; 
Thou settlest the furrows thereof: 

Thou makest it soft with showers; 
Thou blessest the springing thereof. 

Thou crownest the year with thy goodness ; 
And thy paths drop fatness. 

They drop upon the pastures of the wil- 
derness; 
And the little hills rejoice on every side. 

The pastures are clothed with flocks; 
The valleys also are covered over with corn ; 
They shout for joy, they also sing. 

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26th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Xi;went^::=9fxtb SunC)aB 

iTRornlng 

Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: 

Sing forth the honor of his name- 
Make his praise glorious. 

Say unto God, How terrible are thy works! 
Through the greatness of thy power shall 
thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. 

All the earth shall worship thee, 
And shall sing unto thee; 
^ They shall sing to thy name. 

Come, and see the works of God; 
He is terrible in his doing toward the chil- 
dren of men. 

He turned the sea into dry land; 
They went through the river on foot: 
There did we rejoice in him. 

He ruleth by his power forever ; 

His eyes behold the nations : 

Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. 

Oh bless our God, ye people, 

And make the voice of his praise to he 

heard; 

Which holdeth our soul in life, 

And suffer eth not our feet to be moved. 

For thou, God, hast proved us: 
Thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. 

Thou broughtest us into the net; 

Thou laidst a sore burden upon our loins. 

S6 



THE PSALTER 26th Stinday 

Thou hast caused men to ride over our 

heads; 

We went through fire and through water; 

But thou broughtest us out into a wealthy 

place. 

God be merciful unto us, and bless us, 
And cause his face to shine upon us; 

That thy way may be known upon earth, 
Thy saving health among all nations. 

Let the people praise thee, O God ; 
Let all the people praise thee. 

Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy; 
For thou shah judge the peoples right- 
eously, 
And govern the nations upon earth. 

Let the people praise thee, O God ; 
Let all the people praise thee. 

Then shall the earth yield her increase: 
God, even our own God, shall bless us. 

God shall bless us; 

And all the ends of the earth shall fear 

him. 

Evening 

Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks ; 
Unto thee do we give thanks : for that thy 
name is near 
Thy wondrous works declare. 

When I shall receive the congregation 
I will judge uprightly. 

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26th Stiriday THE PSALTER 

The earth and all the inhabitants thereof 

are dissolved: 

I have set up the pillars of it. 

/ said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: 
And to the wicked, Lift not up the horn: 

Lift not up your horn on high ; 
Speak not with a stiff neck. 

For neither from the east, nor from the 

west, 

Nor yet from the south, cometh promotion: 

But God is the judge : 

He putteth down one, and setteth up 

another. 

For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup^^ | 

and the wine is red; 

It is full of mixture, and he poureth ouf ! 

of the same: 

But the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the 

earth shall drain them, and drink them. 

But I will declare forever, 

I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. 

All the horns of the wicked also will I 
cut off; I 

But the horns of the righteous shall be^ 
exalted. 

If I regard iniquity in my heart, 
The Lord will not hear me : 

But verily God hath heard me; 

He hath attended to the voice of my prayer. 



\ 



THE PSALTER 27th Stinday 

Blessed 5e God, 

Which hath not turned away my prayer, 

Nor his mercy from me. 

jflRornlng 

Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered ; 
Let them also that hate him flee before him. 

As smoke is driven away, so drive them 

away: 

As wax melteth before the fire, 

So let the wicked perish at the presence 

of God. 

But let the righteous be glad; let them 

exult before God : 

Yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. 

Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: 
Extol him that rideth upon the heavens 
By his name Jehovah, and rejoice ye 
before him. 

A father of the fatherless, and a judge of 

the widows, 

Is God in his holy habitation. 
God setteth the solitary in families: 
He bringeth out those which are bound 
with chains: 
But the rebellious dwell in a dry land. 

O God, when thou wentest forth before 

thy people. 

When thou didst march through the wil- 
derness ; 

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27th Sunday THE PSALTER 

The earth shook, 

The heavens also dropped at the pres- 
ence of God: 

Yon Sinai was moved at the presence 
of God, the God of Israel, 

Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, 
Thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when 
it was wear}^ 

Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: 
Thou, God, hast prepared of thy good- 
ness for the poor. 

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth 

us with benefits, 

Even the God who is our salvation. 

God is unto us a God of deliverances; 

And unto God the Lord belongeth escape 

from death. 
Thy God hath commanded thy strength : 
Strengthen, O God, that which thou hast 
wrought for us. 

Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; 
Oh sing praises unto the Lord; 

To him that rideth upon the heaven of 

heavens, which were of old ; 

Lo, he doth send his voice, a mighty voice. 

Ascribe ye strength unto God: 
His excellency is over Israel, 
And his strength is in the clouds. 

O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy 
places : 

.90 



THE PSALTER 27fh Sunday 

The God of Israel, he giveth strength and 
power unto his people. 

JBvcniWQ 

In Judah is God known : 
His name is great in Israel. 

In Salem also is his tabernacle, 
And his dwelling place in Zion, 

There he brake the arrows of the bow ; 
The shield, and the sword, and the battle. 

Glorious art thou and excellent, 
From the mountains of prey. 

The stout-hearted are made a spoil, 
They have slept their sleep ; 
And none of the men of might have found 
their hands. 

At thy rebuke, God of Jacob, 

Both chariot and horse are cast into a 

dead sleep. 

Thou, even thou, art to be feared; 

And who may stand in thy sight when 

once thou art angry? 

Thou didst cause judgment to be heard 
^ from heaven; 
W The earth feared, and was still, 

When God arose to judgment, 
To save all the meek of the earth. 

Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: 
The remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain, 
91 



28th Stinday THE PSALTER 

Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God : 
Let all that be round about him bring 
presents unto him that ought to be feared. 
He shall cut off the spirit of princes: 
He is terrible to the kings of the earth, 

xrwentg^s^eigbtb Sun&ai? 

/Iftotning 

Save me, O God; 

For the waters are come in unto my soul. 

/ sink in deep mire, where there is no 

standing: 

I am come into deep waters, where the 

floods overflow me, 
I am weary of my crying; my throat is 
dried : 
Mine eyes fail while I wait for my God. 

God, thou knowest my foolishness; 

And my sins are not hid from thee. 
Let not them that wait for thee be ashamed 
for my sake, O Lord God of hosts : 
Let not those that seek thee be con- 
founded for my sake, O God of Israel. 

Because for^ thy sake I have home re- 
proach; 

Shame hath covered my face, 
I am become a stranger unto my brethren, 
And an alien unto my mother's children. 

For the zeal of thy house hath eaten me up; 

And the reproaches of them that reproached^ 

thee are fallen upon me, I 

92 i 



THE PSALTER 28th Sunday 

When I wept, and chastened my soul 

with fasting, 

That was to my reproach. 

But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, 
Lord, in an acceptable time: 
God, in the m.ultitude of thy mercy. 
Hear me in the truth of thy salvation. 

Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not 
sink : 

Let me be delivered from them that hate 
me, and out of the deep waters. 

Let not the waterflood overflow me, 

Neither let the deep swallow me up; 

And let not the pit shut her mouth upon 

me. 

Hear me, O Lord; for thy loving-kindness 
is good: 

According to the multitude of thy tender 
mercies turn thou unto me. 

And hide not thy face from thy servant; 
For I am in distress; hear me speedily. 

Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it : 
Deliver me because of mine enemies. 

Thou knowest my reproach, and my shame, 

and my dishonor: 

Mine adversaries are all before thee. 

Reproach hath broken my heart; and I 

am full of heaviness : 

And I looked for some to take pity, but 

there was none ; 

And for comforters, but I found none. 

93 



28thL Sunday THE PSALTER 

But I am poor and sorrowful: 

Let thy salvation^ God, set me up on 

high, - . 

I will praise the name of God with a song, 
And will magnify him with thanksgiving. 

:Bvcnim 

Lord, thou hast been favorable unto thy 

land; 

Thou hast brought back the captivity of 

Jacob. 

Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy 

people; 

Thou hast covered all their sin. 

Thou hast taken away all thy wrath ; 
Thou hast turned thyself from the fierce- 
ness of thine anger. 

Turn us, God of our salvation. 

And cause thine indignation toward us 

to cease. 

Wilt thou be angry with us forever? 
Wilt thou draw out thine anger to all gen- 
erations ? 

Wilt thou not revive us again, 

That thy people may rejoice in thee? 

Show us thy mercy, O Lord, 
And grant us thy salvation. 

/ will hear what God the Lord will speak; 

For he will speak peace unto his people, 

and to his saints: 

But let them not turn again to folly. 

94 



THE PSALTER 29th Stinday 

Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear 

him, 

That glory may dwell in our land. 

Mercy and truth are met together; 
Righteousness and peace have kissed each 
other. 

Truth shall spring out of the earth ; 

And righteousness hath looked down from 

heaven. 

Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good; 
And our land shall yield its increase. 

Righteousness shall go before him, 

And shall set us in the way of his steps. 

Uwentss^nintb Sunba^ 

In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: 
Let me never be put to confusion. 

Deliver me in thy righteousness, and res- 
cue me: 
Incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 

Be thou my strong habitation, where- 

unto I may continually resort : 

Thou hast given commandment to save me ; 

For thou art my rock and my fortress. 
Deliver me, my God, out of the hand of 
the wicked, 

Out of the hand of the unrighteous and 
cruel man. 

95 



29th Sunday THE PSALTER 

For thou art my hope, Lord God : 
Thou art my trust from my youth. 

/ am as a wonder unto many; 
But thou art my strong refuge. 

My mouth shall be filled with thy praise, 
And with thy honor all the day. 

Cast me not off in the time of old age; 
Forsake me not when my strength faileth. 

O God, be not far from me ; 

O my God, make haste to help me. 

But I will hope continually, 

And will praise thee yet more and more. 

My mouth shall show forth thy righteous- 
ness. 
And thy salvation all the day ; 

/ will go in the strength of the Lord God: 
I will make mention of thy righteousness, 
even of thine only. 

O God, thou hast taught me from my 
youth; 

And hitherto have I declared thy won- 
drous works. 

Now also when I am old and gray-headed, 

God, forsake me not, 

Until I have showed thy strength unto this 

generation, 

Thy power to every one that is to come. 

Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high ; 
Thou who hast done great things, 
O God, who is like unto thee? 
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V 



P THE PSALTER 29th Stinday 

Thou, who hast showed me great and sore 

troubles, 

Shalt quicken me again, 

And shalt bring me up again from the 

depths of the earth. 

Thou shalt increase my greatness, 
And turn again and comfort me. 

/ will also praise thee with the psaltery. 
Even thy truth, O my God: 

Unto thee will I sing with the harp, 
O thou Holy One of Israel. 

My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing 

unto thee; 

And my soul, which thou hast redeemed. 

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the 
Most High 

Shall abide under the shadow of the Al- 
mighty. 

/ will say of the Lord, He is my refuge 

and my fortress; 

My God, in him will I trust. 

Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare 

of the fowler, 

And from the noisome pestilence. 

He shall cover thee with his feathers, 
And under his wings shalt thou trust: 
His truth shall be thy shield and buckler, 
97 



29th Stinday THE PSALTER 

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror 

by night, 

Nor for the arrow that fiieth by* day ; 

Nor for the pestilence that walketh in 

darkness, 

Nor for the destruction that wasteth at 

noonday. 
A thousand shall fall at thy side, 
And ten thousand at thy right hand ; 
But it shall not come nigh thee. 

Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold, 
And see the reward of the wicked. 

For thou, O Lord, art my refuge! 
Thou hast made the Most High thy habi- 
tation ; 

There shall no evil befall thee, 

Neither shall any plague come nigh thy 

dwelling. 

For he shall give his angels charge over 

thee. 

To keep thee in all thy ways. 

They shall bear thee up in their hands, 
Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. 

Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder : 
The young lion and the dragon shalt thou 
trample under foot. 

Because he hath set his love upon me, 
therefore will I deliver him.: 
I will set him on high, because he hath 
known my name. 

98 



THE PSALTER 30th Sunday 

He shall call upon me, and I will answer 

him; 

I will be with him in trouble : 

I will deliver him, and honor him. 

With long life will I satisfy him, 
And show him my salvation. 

XCbirtfetb SunSai? 

Give the king thy judgments, O God, 
And thy righteousness unto the king's son. 

He shall judge thy people with righteous- 
ness, 
And thy pdor with judgment. 

The mountains shall bring peace to the 

people. 

And the little hills, by righteousness. 

He shall judge the poor of the people. 
He shall save the children of the needy, 
And shall break in pieces the oppressor. 

They shall fear thee as long as the sun 

endureth, 

And so long as the moon, throughout all 

generations. 

He shall come down like rain upon the 

mown grass, 

As showers that water the earth. 

In his days shall the righteous flourish, 
And abundance of peace, so long as the 
moon endureth. 

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30th Sancfay THE PSALTER 

He shall have dominion also from sea to sea. 
And from the River unto the ends of the 
earth. 

They that dwell in the wilderness shall 

bow before him ; 

And his enemies shall lick the dust. 

The kings of Tarshish and of the isles 

shall bring presents: 

The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer 

gifis. 
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him ; 
All nations shall serve him. 

For he shall deliver the needy when he 

criethy 

And the poor, that hath no helper. 

He shall have pity on the poor and needy, 
And the souls of the needy he shall save. 

He shall redeem their soul from deceit 
' and violence; 

And precious shall their blood be in his 

sight: 

And he shall live ; and to him shall be given 
of the gold of Sheba : 
Prayer also shall be made for him contin- 
ually ; 
And daily shall he be praised. 

There shall be a handful of corn in th 
earth upon the top of the mountains; 
The fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: 
And they of the city shall flourish like 
grass of the earth. 



THE PSALTER 30th Sunday 

His name shall endure forever ; 

His name shall be continued as long as the 

sun: 

And men shall be blessed in him; 

All nations shall call him blessed. 
Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, 
Who only doeth wondrous things: 

And blessed be his glorious name forever; 

And let the whole earth be filled with his 

glory, 

JEventUQ 

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the 

Lord, 

And to sing praises unto thy name, O Most 

High; 

To show forth thy loving-kindness in the 
morning, 
I And thy faithfulness every night, 

Upon an instrument of ten strings, and 
; upon the psaltery ; 
Upon the harp with a solemn sound. 
I For thou] Lord, hast made me glad through 

thy work: 

I will triumph in the works of thy hands. 

How great are thy works, O Lord! 
Thy thoughts are very deep. 

A brutish man knoweth not; 

Neither doth a fool understand this: 
When the wicked spring as the grass. 
And when all the workers of iniquity do 
flourish ; 



3Jst Sunday THE PSALTER 

It is that they shall be destroyed forever. 
But thou, Lord, art on high for evermore. 

For, lo, thine enemies, O Lord, 
For, lo, thine enemies shall perish; 
All the workers of iniquity shall be scat- 
tered. 

But my horn hast thou exalted like the 

horn of a wild ox: 

I shall be anointed with fresh oil. 

Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine 

enemies, 

Mine ears shall hear my desire of the 

wicked that rise up against me. 

The righteous shall flourish like the palmr 

tree: 

He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 

Those that be planted in the house of the 

Lord ; 

They shall flourish in the courts of our 

God. 

They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; 
They shall be fat and flourishing: 

To show that the Lord is upright ; 
He is my rock, and there is no unright- 
eousness in him. 

Truly God is good to Israel, 

Even to such as are of a clean heart. 



I THE PSALTER 3Ist Sunday 

But as for me, my feet were almost gone; 
My steps had well nigh slipped. 

For I was envious at the foolish, 

When I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 

For there are no pangs in their death; 
But their strength is firm. 

They are not in trouble as other men ; 
Neither are they plagued like other men. 

Verily in vain have I cleansed my heart, 
And washed my hands in innocency; 

For all the day long have I been plagued, 
And chastened every morning. 

// / had said, I will speak thus; 

Behold, I had been faithless to the genera- 

tion of thy children. 

When I thought to know this, 
It was too painful for me ; 

Until I went into the sanctuary of God, 
And considered their latter end. 

Surely thou settest them in slippery, places : 
Thou castest them down to destruction. 

How are they become a desolation in a 

moment! 

They are utterly consumed with terrors. 

As a dream when one awaketh, 

So, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt 

despise their image. 

For my heart was grieved, ^ 
And I was pricked in my reins: 

I 48 103 



3Jst Sunday THE PSALTER 

So foolish was I, and ignorant ; 
I was as a beast before thee. 

Nevertheless I am continually with thee: 

Thou hast holden my right hand. 
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, , 
And afterward receive me to glory. 

Whom have I in heaven but thee? 

And there is none upon earth that I desire 

besides thee. 
My flesh and my heart f aileth ; 
But God is the strength of my heart and 
my portion forever. 

For, lo, they that are far from thee shall 

perish: 

Thou hast destroyed all them that go a 

whoring from thee. 
But it is good for me to draw near unto 
God: 

I have made the Lord God my refuge, 
That I may tell of all thy works. 

^Evening 

Oh sing unto the Lord a new song : 
Sing unto the Lord, all the earth. 

Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; f ' 

Show forth his salvation from day to day. 
Declare his glory among the heathen, 
His marvelous works among all people. 

For great is the Lord, and greatly to be 

praised: 

He is to be feared above all gods, 1 

104 1 



THE PSALTER 3 1st Sunday 

For all the gods of the nations are idols ; 
But the Lord made the heavens. 

Honor and majesty are before him: 
Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 

Sive unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the 

peoples, 

Sive unto the Lord glory and strength. 

Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his 
name: 
[ Bring an offering, and come into his 
courts. 

Oh worship the Lord in the beauty of holi- 
ness: 
Fear before him, all the earth. 

Say among the heathen, the Lord reigneth: 
The world also is established that it can- 
not be moved: 
He shall judge the people righteously. 

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth 

be glad ; 

Let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof ; 

Let the field be joyful, and all that is 
therein; 

Then shall all the trees of the wood re- 
joice 

Before the Lord ; for he cometh. 
For he cometh to judge the earth : 

He shall judge the world with righteous- 
ness, 

And the people with his truth, 
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32d Sunday THE PSALTER, 



I 



I cried unto God with my voice, 

Even unto God with my voice; and he 

gave ear unto me. 

In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: 
My hand was stretched out in the night, 
and slacked not; 
My soul refused to he comforted. 

I remembered God, and was troubled : 
I complained, and my spirit was over- 
whelmed. 

Thou holdest mine eyes waking: 

I am so troubled that I cannot speak. 

1 have considered the days of old, 
The years of ancient times. 

I call to remembrance my song in the nighl: 
I commune with mine own heart; 
And my spirit maketh diligent search. 

Will the Lord cast off forever? 
And will he be favorable no more? 

Is his mercy clean gone forever? 
Doth his promise fail for evermore? 

Hath God forgotten to be gracious? 
Hath he in anger shut up his tender mer- 
cies? 

And I said, This is my infirmity; 

But I will remember the years of the right 

hand of the Most High. 

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THE PSALTER 32d Stinday 

I will remember the works of the Lord ; 
For I will remember th)^ wonders of old. 

/ will meditate also of all thy work, 

And talk of thy doings. 
Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: 
Who is a great god like unto God? 

Thou art the God that doest wonders: 

Thou hast declared thy strength among the 

people, 

rhou hast with thine arm redeemed thy 

people, 

The sons of Jacob and Joseph. 
The waters saw thee, God; 
The waters saw thee, they were afraid: 

The depths also were troubled. 

The clouds poured out water ; 
The skies sent out a sound: 
Thine arrows also went abroad. 

The voice of thy thunder was in the 

heaven ; 

The lightnings lightened the world : 

The earth trembled and shook. 
Thy way was in the sea, 
And thy path in the great waters, 
And thy footsteps were not known. 

Thou leddest thy people like a flock, 

By the hand of Moses and Aaron. 

Sing aloud unto God our strength: 
Make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. 
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32d Sunday THE PSALTER 

Take a Psalm, and bring hither the timbrel 
The pleasant harp with the psaltery. 
Blow the trumpet at the new moon, 
At the full moon, on our feast day. 
For it is a statute for Israel, 
And a law of the God of Jacob. 

He appointed it in Joseph for a testimony 
When he went out over the land of Egypt 
Where I heard a language that I kne\\ 
not. 

/ removed his shoulder from the burden. 
His hands were freed from the basket. 

Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered 

thee; 

I answered thee in the secret place oi 

thunder ; 

I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. 

Hear, my people, and I will testify 

unto thee: 

Israel, if thou wouldest hearken unto me I 

There shall no strange god be in thee; 
Neither shalt thou worship any foreign 
god. 

/ am the Lord thy God, 

Which brought thee out of the land of 

Egypt: 

Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it. 

But my people would not hearken to my 

voice; 

And Israel would none of me. 

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THE PSALTER 33d Simday 

So I let them go after the stubbornness of 

their heart, 

That they might walk in their own counsels. 

Dh that my people would hearken unto me, 
That Israel would walk in my ways ! 

He would feed them also with the finest 
of the wheat; 

And with honey out of the rock would I 
satisfy thee, 

IE;birtMblr& Sun&aB 

Morning 

Bow down thine ear, O Lord^ and hear 

rne; 

For I am poor and needy. 

Preserve my soul; for I am holy: 

thou my God, save thy servant that trust- 

eth in thee. 

Be merciful unto me, O Lord; 

For unto thee do I cry all the day long. 

Rejoice the soul of thy servant; 

For unto thee, Lord, do I lift up my 

soul. 

For thou. Lord, art good, and ready to 

forgive, 

And plenteous in mercy unto all them that 

3all upon thee. 

Give ear, Lord, unto my prayer; 
And attend unto the voice of my suppli- 
cations. 

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33d Sunday THE PSALTER 

In the day of my trouble I will call upon 

thee ; 

For thou wilt answer me. 

Among the gods there is none like unto 
thee, Lord; 

Neither are there any works like unto 
thy works. 

All nations whom thou hast made shall 
come and worship before thee, O Lord ; 
And they shall glorify thy name. 

For thou art great, and doest wondrous 

things: 

Thou art God alone. 

Teach me thy way, O Lord ; I will walk in 

thy truth : 

Unite my heart to fear th}^ name. 

/ will praise thee, Lord my God, with my 

whole heart; 

And I will glorify thy name for evermore. 

For great is thy mercy toward me ; 

And thou hast delivered my soul from the 

lowest hell. 

Thou, O Lord, art a God merciftd and 

gracious. 

Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy 

and truth. 

Oh turn unto me, and have mercy upon 

me; 

Give thy strength unto thy servant, 

And save the sonrof thy handmaid. 



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THE PSALTER 33d Stinday 

Show me a token for good, 

That they which hate me may see it, and be 

ashamed, 

Because thou, Lord, hast helped me, and 

comforted me, 

Evening 

How long, O Lord? wilt thou forget me for- 
ever? 
How long wilt thou hide thy face from me ? 

How long shall I take counsel in my soul. 
Having sorrow in my heart all the day? 

How long shall mine enemy be exalted 

)verme? 

IJonsider and hear me, O Lord my God: 

Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of 

ieath ; 

Lest mine enemy say, I have, prevailed 

against him; 

Lest mine adversaries rejoice when I am 

moved. 

But I have trusted in thy mercy; 

My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. 

/ will sing unto the Lord, 

Because he hath dealt bountifully with 

me. 

The Lord loveth the gates of Zion 
More than all the^ dwellings of Jacob. 

Glorious things are spoken of thee, 
city of God. 



34thSttnday THE PSALTER 

I will make mention of Rahab and Baby- 
lon as among them that know me : 
Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia : 
This one was born there. 
^ Yea, of Zion it shall he said, 

This one and that one was horn in her; 

And the Most High himself shall estahlish 

her. 
The Lord shall count, when he writeth up 
the people, 
This one was born there. 

As well the singers as the players shall say 

All my fountains are in thee. 

/Hbornina 

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for- 
ever : 

With my mouth w411 I make known thy 
faithfulness to all generations. 

For I have said, Mercy shall he huilt up 

forever; 

Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the 

very heavens. 
I have made a covenant with my chosen, 
I have sworn unto David my servant : 

Thy seed will I estahlish forever, 

And huild up thy throne to all generations. 

And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, 

O Lord; 

Thy faithfulness also in the congregation 

of the saints. 



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THE PSALTER 34th Sunday 

For who in the heaven can be compared 

unto the Lord? 

Who among the sons of the mighty is like 

unto the Lord? 
\ God greatly to be feared in the assem- 
Dly of the saints, 

\nd to be had in reverence of all them 
:hat are about him. 

Lord God of hosts, 

Who is a strong Lord, like unto thee? 

And thy faithfulness is round about thee. 

Thou rulest the raging of the sea: 

iVhen the waves thereof arise, thou stillest 

:hem. 

The heavens are thine, the earth also is 

thine: 

The world and the fullness thereof, thou 

hast founded them. 
The north and the south, thou hast created 
{hem : 
Tabor and Hermon rejoice in thy name. 

Thou hast a mighty arm; 

Strong is thy hand, and high is thy right 

hand. 
[ustice and judgment are the habitation 
)f thy throne: 
Vlercy and truth shall go before thy face. 

Blessed is the people that know the joyful 

sound: 

They shall walk, Lord, in the light of 

thy co^mtenance . 

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34th$«naay THE PSALTER 

In thy name shall they rejoice all the day : 
And in thy righteousness shall they be ex- 
alted. 

For thou art the glory of their strength; 

And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted, 

For the Lord is our defense ; 

And the Holy One of Israel is our King. 

Evening 

I have found David my servant ; 
With my holy oil have I anointed him : 

With whom my hand shall be established; 
Mine arm also shall strengthen him. 

The enemy shall not exact from him, 
Nor the son of wickedness afflict him. 

And I will beat down his foes before him 
And plague them that hate him. 

But my faithfulness and my mercy shal 

be with him ; 

And in my name shall his horn be exalted 
/ will set his hand also on the sea, 
And his right hand on the rivers. 

He shall cry unto me, Thou art my Father 
My God, and the Rock of my salvation. 

/ also will make him my firstborn, 
The highest of the kings of the earth. 

My mercy will I keep for him for ever 

more; 

And my covenant shall stand fast witl 

him. 

114 



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THE PSALTER 35th Sunday 

His seed also will I make to endure forever, 

And his throne as the days of heaven. 
If his children forsake my law, 
And walk not in my judgments ; 

// they break my statutes, 

And keep not my commandments; 
Then will I visit their transgression with 
the rod, 
And their iniquity with stripes. 

But my loving-kindness will I not utterly 

take from him, 

Nor suffer my faithfulness to fail. 
My covenant will I not break. 
Nor alter the thing that is gone out of my 
lips. 
I Once have I sworn by my holiness: 

I will not lie unto David: 
His seed shall endure forever, 
And his throne as the sun before me. 
|. It shall be established forever as the moon, 

And as a faithful witness in heaven, 

^ ifllSornlng 

Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place 
in all generations. 

Before the mountains were brought forth, 

Or ever thou hadst formed the earth and 

the world. 

Even from everlasting to everlasting, thou 

art God, 

115 



35thStinday THE PSALTER 

Thou turnest man to destruction, 

And say est, Return, ye children of men. 

For a thousand years in thy sight 
Are but as yesterday when it is past, 
And as a watch in the night. 

Thou carriest them away as with a flood 
they are as a sleep : 

In the morning they are like grass which 
groweth up. 

In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth 
. up; 

In the evening it is cut down, and with- 
er eth. 
For we are consumed by thine anger, 
And by thy wrath are we troubled. 

Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, 
Our secret sins in the light of thy counte- 
nance. 

For all our days are passed away in th} 

wrath : 

We spend our years as a tale that is told. 

The days of our years are threescore year: 
and ten, 

And if by reason of strength they be four- 
score years; 

Yet is their strength labor and sorrow ; 
For it is soon cut off, and we fly away 

Who knoweth the power of thine angerf 
Even according to thy fear, so is thj 
wrath, ^ 

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THE PSALTER 35th Sunday 

So teach us to number our days, 
That we may apply our hearts unto wis- 
dom. 

Return, Lord; how long? 
And let it repent thee concerning thy serv- 
ants. 

Oh satisfy us early with thy mercy, 
^iThat we may rejoice and be glad all our 
days. 

Make us glad according to the days wherein 
thou hast afflicted us^ 
And the years wherein we have seen evil. 
I Let thy work appear unto thy servants, 
A.nd thy glory unto their children. 

And let the beauty of the Lord our God be 
upon us; 

'And establish thou the work of our hands 
upon us; 
Yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. 

lEvcrxing 

The Lord reigneth ; let the earth rejoice ; 
l/Ct the multitude of isles be glad. 

i Clouds and darkness are round about him: 
Righteousness and judgment are the habi- 
tation of his throne. 

\ fire goeth before him, 

Vnd burneth up his enemies round about. 

His lightnings lightened the world: 
The earth saw, and trembled. 
117 



36th Stinday THE PSALTER 

The hills melted like wax at the presence 

of the Lord, 

At the presence of the Lord of the whole ] 

earth. 

The heavens- declare his righteousness, 

And all the people see his glory. 
Let all them be put to shame that serve 
graven images, 

That boast themselves of idols : 
Worship him, all ye gods. 

Zion heard and was glad. 

And the daughters of Judah rejoiced, 

Because of thy judgments, Lord. 
For thou, Lord, art most high above all 
the earth : 
Thou art exalted far above all gods. 

ye that love the Lord, hate evil:^ 

He preserveth the souls of his saints; 

He delivereth them out of the hand of the 

wicked. 
Light is sown for the righteous, 
And gladness for the upright in heart. 

Be glad in the Lord, ye righteous; 

And give thanks at the remembrance a] 

his holiness. 

O Lord God to whom vengeance belongeth 
Thou God to whom vengeance belongeth 
show thyself. Il 



THE PSALTER 36th Stinday 

Lift up thyself, thou Judge of the earth: 
Render to the proud their reward. 

Lord, how long shall the wicked, 
How long shall the wicked triumph? 

They utter and speak hard things: 
All the workers of iniquity boast them- 
selves. 

And they say, The Lord shall not see. 
Neither shall the God of Jacob regard it. 

Understand, ye brutish among the people; 
And ye fools, when will ye be wise? 

He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? 
He that formed the eye, shall he not see? 

He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he 

correct. 

Even he that teacheth man knowledge? 

The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man. 
That they are vanity. 

Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, 

Lord, 

And teachest out of thy law; 

That thou mayest give him rest from the 

days of adversity. 

Until the pit be digged for the wicked. 

For the Lord will not cast off his people. 
Neither will he forsake his inheritance. 

But judgment shall return unto righteous- 
ness; 
And all the upright in heart shall follow it. • 

40 119 



36th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Unless the Lord had been my help, 
My soul had almost dwelt in silence. 

When I said, My foot slippeth; 
Thy mercy, O Lord, held me up. 

In the multitude of my thoughts within me 
Thy comforts delight my soul. 

Shall the throne of iniquity have fellow- 
ship with thee, 
Which frameth mischief by a law?. 

They gather themselves together against the 

soul of the righteous, 

And condemn the innocent blood. 

But the Lord hath been my defense, 
And my God the rock of my refuge. 

And he shall bring upon them their own 

iniquity, 

And shall cut them off in their own zvick- 

edness; 

The Lord our God shall cut them off . 

Oh sing unto the Lord a new^ song ; 
For he hath done marvelous things : 
His right hand, and his holy arm, hath 
gotten him the victory. 

The Lord hath made known his salvation: 
His righteousness hath he openly showed 
in the sight of the heathen. 

He hath remembered his mercy and his 
truth toward the house of Israel : 



THE PSALTER 36th Sunday 

All the ends of the earth have seen the sal- 
vation of our God. 

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the 

earth: 

Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing 

praises. 
Sing praises unto the Lord with the harp ; 
With the harp and the voice of melody. 

With trumpets and sound of cornet 
Make a joyful noise before the Lord, the 
King. 

Let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof ; 
The world, and they that dwell therein; 

Let the -floods clap their hands; 

Let the hills sing for joy together 

Before the Lord; for he cometh to judge 

the earth: 
He shall judge the world with righteous- 
ness, 
And the peoples with equity. 

Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye 

lands: 

Sing forth the honor of his name: 

Make his praise glorious. 

Say unto God, How terrible are thy works ! 
Through the greatness of thy power shall 
thine enemies submit themselves unto 
thee. 

All the earth shall worship thee. 
And shall sing unto thee; 
They shall sing to thy name. 



37th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Hear my prayer, O Lord, 
And let my cry come unto thee. 

Hide not thy face from me in the day of 

my distress: 

Incline thine ear unto me; 

In the day when I call answer me speedily. 

For my days are consumed like smoke, 
And my bones are burned as a firebrand. 

My heart is smitten and withered like 

grass, 

For I forget to eat my bread. 

By reason of the voice of my groaning 

My bones cleave to my skin. 

But thou, Lord, shalt endure forever; 
And thy remembrance unto all genera- 
tions. 

Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon 

Zion; 

For it is time to favor her. 

Yea, the set time is come. 

For thy servants take pleasure in her 

stones, 

And have pity upon her dust. 

So the heathen shall fear the name of the 

Lord, 

And all the kings of the earth thy glory. 

When the Lord shall build up Zion; ^ 
He shall appear in his glory; 



THE PvSALTER 37th Sunday 

He will regard the prayer of the destitute, 
And not despise their prayer. 

This shall be- written for the generation to 

come; 

And the people which shall be created shall 

praise the Lord. 

For he hath looked down from the height 
of his sanctuary ; 

From heaven did the Lord behold the 
earth ; 

To hear the groaning of the prisoner; 

To loose those that are appointed to death; 

To declare the name of the Lord in Zion, 
And his praise in Jerusalem ; 

When the people are gathered together, 
And the kingdoms, to serve the Lord. 

He weakened my strength in the way ; 
He shortened my days. 

/ said, O my God, take me not away in 

the midst of my days: 

Thy years are throughout all generations. 

Of old hast thou laid the foundation of 

the earth ; 

And the heavens are the work of thy 

hands. 

They shall perish, but thou shalt endure; 
Yea, all of them shall wax old like a gar- 
ment; 

As a vesture shalt thou change them, and 
they shall be changed: 
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37thSttnday THE PSALTER 

But thou art the same, 

And thy years shall have no end. 

The children of thy servants shall continue, 
And their seed shall he established before 
thee. 

The Lord reigneth ; let the people tremble : 
He sitteth between the cherubim; let the 
earth be moved. 

The Lord is great in Zion; 

And he is high above all the people. 

Let them praise thy great and terrible 

name : 

For it is holy. 

The king's strength also loveth judgment; 
Thou dost establish equity; 
Thou executest judgment and righteous- 
ness in Jacob. 

Exalt ye the Lord our God, 

And worship at his footstool : ^ 

For he is holy. 

Moses and Aaron among his priests, 
And Samuel among them that call upon 
his name; 

They called upon the Lord, and he an- 
swered them; 
He spake unto them in the pillar of cloud : 

They kept his testimonies, 
. And the ordinance that he gave them. 
124 



THE PSALTER 38th Stinday 

Thou answeredst them, O Lord our God : 
Thou wast a God that forgavest them, 
Though thou tookest vengeance of their 
doings. 

Exalt the Lord our God, 

And worship at his holy hill; 

For the Lord our God is holy, 

I will sing of mercy and judgment : 
Unto thee, O Lord, will I sing. 

/ will behave myself wisely in a perfect 

way: 

Oh when wilt thou come unto mef 

I will walk within my house with a perfect 

heart. 

I will set no wicked thing before mine 

eyes: 

/ hate the work of them that turn aside; 
It shall not cleave unto me. 

A froward heart shall depart from me: 
I will know no evil thing. 

Bless the Lord, O my soul; 

And all that is within me, bless his holy 

name. 

Bless the Lord, my soul, 
And forget not all his benefits: ' 

Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; 
Who healeth all thy diseases ; 
125 



38th Sunday THE PSALf ER 

Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; 
Who crowneth thee with loving-kindness 
and tender mercies; 

Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things, 
So that thy youth is renewed Hke the 
eagle's. 

The Lord executeth righteous acts. 

And judgments for all that are oppressed. 

He made known his ways unto Moses, 
His acts unto the children of Israel. 

The Lord is merciful and gracious, 
Slow to anger y and plenteous in mercy. 

He will not always chide ; 

Neither will he keep his anger forever. 

He hath not dealt with us after our sins, 
Nor rewarded us according to our iniq- 
uities. 

For as the heaven is high above the earth. 
So great is his mercy toward them that 
fear him. 

As far as the east is from the west, 

So far hath he removed our transgressions 

from us. 

Like as a father pitieth his children, 
So the Lord pitieth them that fear him. 

For he knoweth our frame; 

He remembereth that we are dust. 

As for man, his days are as grass ; 
As a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. 
126 



I THE PSALTER 38th Sunday 

For the wind passeth over it, and it is 

gone; 

And the place thereof shall know it no 

more. 
But the rnercy of the Lord is from ever- 
lasting to everlasting upon them that fear 
him, 

And his righteousness unto children's chil- 
dren ; 

To such as keep his covenant, 

And to those that remember his precepts 

to do them. 
The Lord hath prepared his throne in the 
heavens ; 
And his kingdom ruleth over all. 

Bless the Lord, ye his angels, 

That excel in strength, that do his com- 
mandments, 

Hearkening unto the voice of his word. 
Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts. 
Ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. 

Bless the Lord, all his works. 

In all places of his dominion: 

Bless the Lord, my soul. 

The Lord reigneth; he is clothed with 
majesty ; 

The Lord is clothed with strength ; he hath 
girded himself therewith: 
The world also is established, that it can- 
not be moved. 

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38thStinday THE PSALTER 

Thy throne is Established of old: 

Thou art from everlasting. 
The floods have lifted up, O Lord, 
The floods have lifted up their voice ; 
The floods lift up their waves. 

More than the voices of many waters, 

The mighty billows of the sea, 

Ts the Lord mighty on high. 
Thy testimonies are very sure : 
Holiness becometh thy house, 
O Lord, for evermore. 

When Israel went out of Egypt, 

The house of Jacob from a people of 

strange language; 
Judah became his sanctuary, 
And Israel his dominion. 

The sea saw it, and fled; 

The Jordan was driven back. 
The mountains skipped like rams. 
And the little hills like lambs. 

What aileth thee, thou sea, that thou 

fleddest? 
. Thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back? 
Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams ; 
And ye little hills, like lambs? 

Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the 

Lord, 

At the presence of the God of Jacob, 
Which turned the rock into' a pool of 
water, 
The flint into a fountain of waters. ^ 



THE PSALTER 39th Sunday 

Nomina 

I Bless the Lord, O my soul. 

I Lord my God, thou art very great; 

I Thou art clothed with honor and majesty: 

I Who coverest thyself with light as with a 
\ garment ; 

j Who stretchest out the heavens like a cur- 
! tain; 

' Who layeth the beams of his chambers in 
the waters ; 
' Who maketh the clouds his chariot; 

Who walketh upon the wings of the wind; 

Who maketh winds his messengers ; 

Flames of fire his ministers ; 

Who laid the foundations of the earth, 
That it should not he moved forever. 

Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a 

garment ; 

The waters stood above the mountains. 

At thy rebuke they fled; 

At the voice of thy thunder they hasted 

away 
(The mountains rose, the valleys sank 
down) 

Unto the place which thou hadst founded 
for them. 

Thou hast set a bound that they may not 
pass over; 

That they turn not again to cover the earth, 
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39th Stinday THE PSALTER 

He sendeth forth springs into the valleys 
They run among the hills ; 

They give drink to every beast of the field: 
The wild asses quench their thirst. 

By them the fowls of the heaven have 

their habitation ; 

They sing among the branches. 

He watereth the mountains from his cham- 
bers: 

The earth 'is filled with the fruit of thy 
works. 

He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, 
And herb for the service of man ; 

That he may bring forth food out of the 

earth, 

And wine that maketh glad the heart of 

man, 

And oil to make his face to shine, 

And bread that strengtheneth man's heart. 

The trees of the Lord are filled with sap, 
The cedars of Lebanon, which he hath 
planted; 

Where the birds make their nests : 

As for the stork, the fir trees are her house. 

The high mountains are for the wild 

goats; 

The rocks are a refuge for the conies. 

He appointed the moon for seasons : 
The sun knoweth his going down. 
130 



THE PSx\LTER 39th Sunday 

i£vcnim 

Bless the Lord, O my soul. 

: Lord my God, thou art very great; 

Thou art clothed with honor and majesty: 
rhou makest darkness, and it is night, 
Wherein all the beasts of the forest creep 
forth. 

The young lions roar after their prey, 
' And seek their meat from God. 
The sun ariseth, they get them away, 
'And lay them down in their dens. 

Man goeth forth unto his work 

And to his labor until the evening. 
O Lord, how manifold are thy works! 
In wisdom hast thou made them all: 
The earth is full of thy riches. 

Yonder is the sea, great and wide, 

Wherein are things creeping innumerable. 

Both small and great beasts. 
There go the ships ; 

There is leviathan, whom thou hast formed 
to play therein. 

These wait all upon thee, 

That thou mayest give them their meat in 

due season. 
That thou givest unto them, they gather ; 
Thou openest thy hand, they are filled 
with good. 

Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled; 

Thou takest away their breath, they die, 

And return to their dust. 
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Thou sendest forth thy Spirit, they are 

created ; 

And thou renewest the face of the earth. 

The glory of the Lord shall endure forever; 
The Lord shall rejoice in his works: 

He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth ; 
He toucheth the hills, and they smoke. 

I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: 
I will sing praise to' my God while I have 
my being. 

My meditation of him shall be sweet : 
I will be glad in the Lord. 

Ifottfetb SunDa^ 

Oh give thanks unto the Lord, call upon 

his name; 

Make known among the people his deeds. 

Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him; 
Talk ye of all his wondrous works. 

Glory ye in his holy name : 

Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the 

Lord. 

Seek the Lord and his strength; 
Seek his face evermore. 

Remember his marvelous works that he 

hath done, 

His wonders, and the judgments of his 

mouth, 

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O ye seed of Abrakam his servant, 
Ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones. 

He is the Lord our God : 

His judgments are in all the earth. 

He hath remembered his covenant forever, 
The word which he commanded to a thou- 
sand generations, 

The covenant which he made with Abra- 
ham, 
And his oath unto Isaac, 

And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a 
law, 
' To Israel for an everlasting covenant. 

Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of 

Canaan, 

The lot of your inheritance ; 

When they were but a few men in number, 
Yea, very few, and strangers in it. 

When they went from one nation to an- 
other, 
From one kingdom to another people. 

He suffered no man to do them wrong; 
Yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, 

Saying, Touch not mine anointed ones, 
And do my prophets no harm. 

And he called for a famine upon the land; 
He brake the whole staff of bread. 

He sent a man before them ; 
Joseph was sold for a servant : 
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His feet they hurt with fetters: 
He was laid in chains of iron, 

Until the time that his word came to pass, 
The word of the Lord tried him. 

The king sent and loosed him; 

Even the ruler of peoples, and let him go 

free. 

He made him lord of his house, 
And ruler of all his substance ; 

To hind his princes at his pleasure, 
And teach his elders wisdom. 

Israel also came into Egypt ; 

And Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham. . 

And he increased his people greatly, 
And made them stronger than their adver- 
saries. 

That they might keep his statutes, 
And observe his laws. 
Praise ye the Lord. 

Evening 

The Lord said unto my lord, Sit thou at 

my right hand. 

Until I make thine enemies thy footstool. 

The Lord shall send fofth the rod of thy 

strength out of Zion: 

Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. 

Thy people offer themselves willingly 

In the day of thy power, in the beauties 

of holiness. 

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Out of the womb of the morning 
Thou hast the dew of thy youth. 

The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent : 

Thou art a priest forever 

After the order of Melchizedek. 

The Lord at thy right hand 

Shall strike through kings in the day of 

his wrath. 
He shall judge among the heathen, 
He shall fill the places with dead bodies ; 
He shall wound the heads over many coun- 
tries. 

He shall drink of the brook in the way: 

Therefore shall he lift up the head. 
I cried with my voice unto the Lord ; 
With my voice unto the Lord did I make 
supplication. 

/ pour out my complaint before him; 

I show before him my trouble. 
When my spirit was overwhelmed within 
me, 
Thou knewest my path. 

In the way wherein I walked 

Have they hidden a snare for me. 
Look on my right hand, and see ; 
For there is no man that knoweth me : 

Refuge hath failed me; 

No man careth for my soul. 
I cried unto thee, O Lord ; 
I said. Thou art my refuge. 
My portion in the land of the living. 
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4Ist Stinday THE PSALTER 

Attend unto my cry; 

For I am brought very low: 

Deliver me from my persecutors ; 
For they are stronger than I. 

Bring my soul out of prison, 
That I may praise thy name: 

The righteous shall compass me about ; 
For thou shalt deal bountifully with me. 

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/looming 

Oh give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is 

good; 

For his mercy endureth forever. 

Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, 
Whoni he hath redeemed from the hand 
of the enemy, 

And gathered out of the lands, 
From the east and from the west, 
From the north and from the south. 

They wandered in the wilderness in a 

solitary way; 

They found no city to dwell in. 

Hungry and thirsty, 
Their soul fainted in them. 

Then they cried unto the Lord in their 
trouble, 

And he delivered them out of their dis- 
tresses, 

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He led them also by a straight way, 
That they might go to a city of habitation. 

Oh that men would praise the Lord for his 

P goodness, 
And for his wonderful works to the chil- 
dren of men! 
For he satisfieth the longing soul, 
x\nd filleth the hungry soul with good- 
ness. 
_ Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow 
i of death, 

Being bound in affliction and iron, 
Because they rebelled against the words 
of God, 

And contemned the counsel of the Most 
High: 

Therefore he brought down their heart with 

P labor; 
They fell down, and there was none to help. 

Then they cried unto the Lord in their 

trouble. 

And he saved them out of their distresses. 

He brought them out of darkness and the 
^ shadow of death. 

And brake their bands in sunder. 
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his 
: goodness, 

And for his wonderful works to the chil- 
: dren of men ! 

! For he hath broken the gates of brass, 
[ And cut the bars of iron in sunder. 
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Fools because of their trat^sgression, 
And because of their iniquities, are afflicted. 

Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; 
And they draw near unto the gates of death. 

Then they cry unto the Lord in their 

trouble, 

And he saveth them out of their distresses. 

He sent his word, and healed them, 
And delivered them from their destruc- 
tions. 

Oh that men would praise the Lord for his 

goodness, 

And for his wonderful works to the children 

of men! 

And let them offer the sacrifices of thanks- 
giving, 
And declare his works with rejoicing. 

^Evening 

My heart is fixed, O God; 

I will sing, yea, I will sing praises, even 

with my glory. 

Awake, psaltery and harp: 

I myself will awake right early. 

I will praise thee, O Lord, among the 
people ; 

And I will sing praises unto thee among 
the nations. 

For thy mercy is great above the heavens; 
And thy truth reacheth unto the clouds. 
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THE PSALTER 42d Sunday 

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, 
And thy glory above all the earth. 

That thy beloved may he delivered, 

Save with thy right hand, and answer me. 
God hath spoken in his holiness : I will re- 
joice ; 

I will divide Shechem, and mete out the 
valley of Succoth. 

Gilead is m.ine; Manasseh is mine; 

Ephraim also is the strength of my head; 

Judah is my scepter. 
Who will bring me into the strong city? 
Who will lead me unto Edom? 

Hast not thou cast us off , God? 

And thou goest not forth, God, with our 

hosts. 
Give us help from trouble ; 
For vain is the help of man. 

Through God we shall do valiantly: 

For he it is that shall tread down our 

enemies, 

Aorning 

They that go down to the sea in ships, 
That do business in great waters ; 

These see the works of the Lord, 

And his wonders in the deep. 
For he commandeth, and raiseth the 
stormy wind. 

Which lifteth up the waves thereof. 
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They mount up to the heaven, they go 

down again to the depths: 

Their soul is melted because of trouble. 

They reel to and fro, and stagger like a 

drunken man, 

And are at their wits' end. 

Then they cry unto the Lord in their 

trouble, 

And he bringeth them out of their dis- 

tresses. 
He maketh the storm a calm. 
So that the waves thereof are still. 

Then are they glad because they be quiet; 

So he bringeth them unto their desired 

haven. 
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his 
goodness, 

And for his wonderful works to the chil- 
dren of men ! 

Let them exalt him also in the congrega- 
tion of the people, 

And praise him in the assembly of the 
elders. 
He turneth rivers into a wilderness, 
And the water springs into dry ground ; 

A fruitful land into barrenness, 

For the wickedness of them that dwell 

therein. 

He turneth the wilderness into a pool of 
water, 

And a dry ground into water springs. 
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THE PSALTER 42d Sunday 

And there he maketh the hungry to dwells 
That they may prepare a city for habita- 
tion, 

And sow fields, and plant vineyards, 
Which may yield fruits of increase. 

He hlesseth them also, so that they are mul- 
tiplied greatly; 
And he suffer eth not their cattle to decrease. 

Again, they are diminished and brought 

low 

Through oppression, affliction, and sorrow. 

He poureth contempt upon princes, 
And causeth them to wander in the wilder- 
ness, where there is no way. 

Yet setteth he the poor on high from afflic- 
tion. 
And maketh him families like a flock. 

The righteous shall see it, and rejoice; 
And all iniquity shall stop her mouth. 

Whoso is wise will observe these things ; 
Even they shall understand the loving- 
kindnesses of the Lord. 

Evening 

Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy stat- 
utes; 
And I shall keep it unto the end. 

Give me understanding, and I shall keep 
thy law; 

Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. 
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42d Sunday THE PSALTER 

Make me to go in the path of thy com- 
mandments ; 
For therein do I delight. 

Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, 
And not to covetousness. 

Turn away mine eyes from beholding 

vanity, 

And quicken thou me in thy way. 

Confirm unto thy servant thy word, 
Which tendeth unto the fear of thee. 

Turn away my reproach which I fear ; 
For thy judgments are good. 

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: 
Quicken me in thy righteousness. 

Let thy mercies also come unto me, O Lord, 
Even thy salvation, according to thy word. 

So shall I have an answer for him that re- 

proacheth me; 

For I trust in thy word. 

And take not the word of truth utterly 

out of my mouth ; 

For I have hoped in thy judgments. 

So shall I keep thy law continually 
Forever and ever. 

And I will walk at liberty ; 
For I seek thy precepts. 

I will also speak of thy testimonies before 
kings. 

And will not be ashamed. 
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I THE PSALTER 43d Sunday 

nd I will delight myself in thy command- 
ments, 
Which I have loved. 

/ will lift up my hands also unto thy com- 
mandments, which I have loved; 
And I will meditate in thy statutes. 



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Praise ye the Lord. 

I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, 

In the assembly of the upright, and in the 

congregation. 

The works of the Lord are great, 

Sought out of all them that have pleasure 

therein. 

His work is honorable and glorious ; 
And his righteousness endureth forever. 

He hath made his wonderful works to be 
* remembered: 
The Lord is gracious and full of com- 
passion. 

He hath given meat unto them that fear 

him: 

He will ever be mindful of his covenant. 

He hath showed his people the power of 

his works, 

That he may give them the heritage of the 

heathen. 



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The works of his hands are truth and 

justice ; 

All his commandments are sure. 

They stand fast forever and ever; 

They are done in truth and uprightness. 

He hath sent redemption unto his people ; 
He hath commanded his covenant forever : 
Holy and reverend is his name. 

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of 

wisdom; 

A good uttderstanding have all they that 

do his commandments: 

His praise endureth forever. 

Praise ye the Lord. 

Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, 
That delighteth greatly in his command- 
ments. 

His seed shall be mighty upon earth: 
The generation of the upright shall be 
blessed. 

Wealth and riches shall be in his house ; ^ 
And his righteousness endureth forever. 

Unto the upright there ariseth light in tlie 

darkness: 

He is gracious, and ftdl of compassion, 

and righteous. 
A good man showeth favor and lendeth ; 
He will guide his affairs with discretion. 

For he shall never be moved; 

The righteous shall be in everlasting re- 
membrance. 

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THE PSALTER 43cl Sunday 

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings : 
His heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. 

He hath dispersed^ he hath given to the 

poor; 

His righteousness endureth forever: 

His horn shall be exalted with honor. 

The wicked shall see it, and be grieved r 
He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt 
jaway: 
The desire of the wicked shall perish. 

Unto thee do I lift up mine eyes, 
O'thou that dwellest in the heavens. 

Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto 

the hand of their master, 

As the eyes of a maid unto the hand of her 

mistress; 

So our eyes look unto the Lord our God, 
Until he have mercy upon us. 

Have mercy upon us, Lord, have mercy 

upon us; 

For we are exceedingly filled with con- 

tempt. 

Our soul is exceedingly filled 
j With the scorning of those that are at ease, 
[And with the contempt of the proud. 

I // it had not been the Lord who was on 
•c our side, 

Let Israel now say, 

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44th Sunday THE PSALTER 

// it had not been the Lord who was on 

our side, 

When men rose up against us,\ 

Then they had swallowed us up alive, 
When their wrath was kindled against us : 

Then the waters had overwhelmed us, 
The stream had gone over our soul; . 
Then the proud waters had gone over our 
soul. 

Blessed be the Lord, 

Who hath not given us as a prey to their 

teeth. 

Our soul is escaped as n bird out of the 

snare of the fowlers: 

The snare is broken, and we are escaped. 

Our help is in the name of the Lord, 
Who made heaven and earth. 

foxVQ<o\xtth Sun&as 

dentins 

Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us. 

But unto thy name give glory. 

For thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. 

Wherefore should the heathen say, 
Where is now their God? 

But our God is in the heavens : 

He hath done whatsoever he pleased. 

Their idols are silver and gold, 
The work of men's hands. 
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THE PSALTER 44th Sunday 

They have mouths, but they speak not ; 
Eyes have they, but they see not ; 

They have ears, but they hear not; 
Noses have they, but they smell not; 

They have hands, but they handle not ; 
Feet have they, but they walk not ; 
Neither speak they through their throat. 

They that make them are like unto them; 

Yea, every one that trusteth in them. 
O Israel, trust thou in the Lord : 
He is their help and their shield. 

house of Aaron, trust ye in the Lord: 
) He is their help and their shield. 

Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord : 
He is their help and their shield. 

The Lord hath been mindful of us; he will 

bless "us: 

He will bless the house of Israel; 

He will bless the house of Aaron. 

He will bless them that fear the Lord, 

Both small and great. 

The Lord increase you more and more, 

You and your children. 

Blessed are ye of the Lord, 
Which made heaven and earth. 

The heavens are the heavens of the Lord; 
But the earth hath he given to the children 
of men. 

The dead praise not the Lord, 
Neither any that go down into silence ; 
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But we will bless the Lord 

From this time forth and for evermore. 

Praise ye the Lord, 

Evening 

They that trust in the Lord 

Are as mount Ziori, which cannot be moved, 

but abideth forever. 

As the mountains are round about Jeru- 
salem, 

So the Lord is round about his people 
From this time forth and for evermore. 

For the scepter of wickedness shall not 
rest upon the lot of the righteous ; 
Lest the righteous put forth their hands 
unto iniquity. 

Do good, Lord, unto those that be good, 
And to them that are upright in their 
hearts. 

But as for such as turn aside unto their 

crooked ways, 

The Lord shall lead them . forth with the 

workers of iniquity. 

Peace be upon Israel. 

When the Lord brought back those that 

returned to Zion, 

We were like unto them that dream. 

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, 
And our tongue with singing: 
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THE PSALTER 45th Sunday 

Then said they among the heathen, 

The Lord hath done great things for them. 

The Lord hath done great things for us, • 
Whereof we are glad. 

Turn again our captivity, Lord, 
As the streams in the South. 

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing 
seed for sowing, 

Shall doubtless come again with joy, bring- 
ing his sheaves with him. 

3Forti?*fiftb Sun&ai? 

doming 

I love the Lord, because he hath heard 
My voice and my supplications. 

Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, 
Therefore will I call upon him as long as 
I live. 

The sorrows of death compassed me, 
And the pains of hell gat hold upon me : 
I found trouble and sorrow. 

Then called I upon the name of the Lord: 

Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. 

Gracious is the Lord, and righteous ; 
Yea, our God is merciful. 

The Lord preserveth the simple: 

1 was brought low, and he saved me. 

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Return unto thy rest, O my soul ; 

For the Lord hath dealt bountifully with 

thee. 

For thou hast delivered my soid from 

death, 

Mine eyes from, tears, 

And my feet from falling. 

I will walk before the Lord 

In the land of the living. 

I believed, therefore have I spoken: 

/ was greatly afflicted: 
I said in my haste, 
All men are liars. 

What shall I render unto the Lord 
For all his benefits toward me? 

/ will take the cup of salvation, 
And call upon the name of the Lord. 

I will pay my vows unto the Lord 
Now in the presence of all his people. 

Precious in the sight of the Lord 
Is the death of his saints. 

Lord, truly I am thy servant: 

1 am thy servant, the son of thy hand- 
maid; 

Thou hast loosed my bonds. 

I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanks- 
giving, 
And will call upon the name of the Lord. 

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THE PSALTER 45th Sanda^ 

I will pay my vows unto the Lord 
Now in the presence of all his people, 

In the courts of the Lord's house, ^ 
In the midst of thee, Jerusalem, 
Praise ye the Lord. 

Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, 
O Lord. 

Lord, hear my voice: 

Let thine ears he attentive 

To the voice of my supplications. 

If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, 

Lord, who could stand? 

But there is forgiveness with thee, 
That thou mayest he feared. 

1 wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, 
And in his word do I hope. 

My soul waiteth for the Lord 
More than watchmen wait for the morn- 
ing; 

\ Yea, more than watchmen for the morn- 

■I ing. 

O Israel, hope in the Lord ; 
For with the Lord there is mercy, 
■And with him is plenteous redemption. 



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And he will redeem Israel 
From all his iniquities. 

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46thSanday THE PSALTER 

Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine 

eyes lofty ; 

Neither do I exercise myself in great mat- 
ters, 

Or in things too wonderful for me. 

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; 
Like a weaned child with his mother, 
Like a weaned child is my soul within me. 

O Israel, hope in the Lord 

From this time forth and for evermore. 

Oh give thanks unto the Lord; for he is 

good ; 

For his mercy endureth forever. 

Let Israel now say, 

That his mercy endureth forever. 
Let the house of Aaron now say, 
That his mercy endureth forever. 

Let them now that fear the Lord say, 

That his mercy endureth forever. 
Out of my distress I called upon the Lord : 
The Lord answered me and set me in a 
large place. 

The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: 

What can man do unto me? 
It is better to trust in the Lord 
Than to put confidence in man. 

It is better to trust in the Lord 

Than to put confidence in princes, 
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THE PSALTER 46th Sunday 

The Lord is my strength and song ; 
And he is become my salvation. 

The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in 
the tents of the righteous: 
The right hand of the Lord doeth val- 
iantly. 

The right hand of the Lord is exalted : 
The right hand of the Lord doeth val- 
iantly. 

/ shall not die, but live, 

And declare the works of the Lord. 

The Lord hath chastened me sore; 

But he hath not given me over unto death. 

Open to me the gates of righteousness: 
I will enter into them, I will praise the 
Lord. 

This is the gate of the Lord ; 
The righteous shall enter into it. 

/ will praise thee; for thou hast heard me, 
And art become my salvation. 

The stone which the builders rejected 
Is become the head of the corner. 

This is the Lord's doing; 
It is marvelous in our eyes. 

This is the day which the Lord hath made ; 
We will rejoice and be glad in it. 

Save now, we beseech thee, Lord: 
Lord, we beseech thee, send now pros- 
perity, 

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46th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Blessed be he that cometh in the name of 

the Lord : 

We have blessed you out of the house of 

the Lord. 

Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: 
Thou art my God, I will exalt thee. 

Oh give thanks unto the Lord; for he is 

good ; 

For his mercy endureth forever. 

Lord, remember for David 
All his affliction ; 

How he sware unto the Lord, 

And vowed unto the Mighty One of Jacob: 
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle 
of my house, 
Nor go up into my bed ; 

/ will not give sleep to mine eyes, 

Or slumber to mine eyelids; 
Until I find out a place for the Lord, 
A habitation for the Mighty One of Jacob. 

Lo, we heard of it in Ephrathah: 

We found it in the field of the wood. 
We will go into his tabernacles ; 
We will worship at his footstool. 

Arise, Lord, into thy resting place; 

Thou, and the ark of thy strength. 
Let thy priests be clothed with righteous- 
ness ; 

And let thy saints shout for joy. 
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THE PSALTER 47th Stinday 

For thy servant David's sake 

Turn not away the face of thine anointed. 

The Lord hath sworn unto David in truth ; 
He will not turn from it : 
Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon 
thy throne. 

// thy children will keep my covenant 
And my testimony that I shall teach them. 
Their children also shall sit upon thy 
throne for evermore. 

For the Lord hath chosen Zion ; 

He hath desired it for his habitation. 

This is my resting place forever: 

Here will I dwell; for I have desired it, 

I will abundantly bless her provision : 
I will satisfy her poor with bread. 

Her priests also will I clothe with salva- 
tion; 
And her saints shall shout aloud for joy. 

There will I make the horn of David to bud : 
I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed, 

3fotti?^sev>entb Sun^ag 

Praise ye the Lord. 

Praise ye the name of the Lord ; 

Praise him, ye servants of the Lord, 
Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, 
In the courts of the house of our God, 
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47th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Praise ye the Lord ; for the Lord is good : 
Sing praises unto his name ; for it is pleas- 
ant. 

For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto him- 
self, 
And Israel for his own possession. 

For I know that the Lord is great, 
And that our Lord is above all gods. 

Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that hath he 

done, 

In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in 

all deeps; 

Who causeth the vapors to ascend from 
the ends of the earth; 
Who maketh lightnings for the rain ; 
Who bringeth forth the wind out of his 
treasuries ; 

Who smote the -firstborn of Egypt, 
Both of man and beast; 

Who sent signs and wonders into the midst 

of thee, O Egypt, 

Upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants ; 

Who smote many nations, 
And slew mighty kings, 

Sihon king of the Amorites, - 

And Og king of Bashan, 

And all the kingdoms of Canaan. 

And gave their land for a heritage, 
A heritage unto Israel his people. 
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THE PSALTER 47th Sunday 

Thy name, O Lord, endure th forever; 
Thy memorial, O Lord, throughout all gen- 
erations. 

For the Lord will judge his people, 
And repent himself concerning his serv- 
ants, 

j The idols of the heathen are silver and 
! gold. 
The work of men's hands. 

They have mouths, but they speak not; 
Eyes have they, hut they see not; 

They have ears, but they hear not ; 
Neither is there any breath in their mouths. 

They that make them shall he like unto 

them'; 

Yea, every one that trusteth in them. 

O house of Israel, bless ye the Lord : 
O house of Aaron, bless ye the Lord : 

house of Levi, hless ye the Lord: 

Ye that fear the Lord, hless ye the Lord. 

Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, 
Which dwelleth at Jerusalem. 
Praise ye the Lord. 

Hear my prayer, O Lord ; give ear to my 
supplications : 

In thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy 
righteousness. . 

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47th Sunday THE PSALTER 

And enter not into judgment with thy 

servant; 

For in thy sight shall no man living he 

justified. 

For the enemy hath persecuted my soul ; 
He hath smitten my life down to the 
ground : 

He hath made me to dwell in darkness, as 
those that have been long dead. 

Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within 

me; 

My heart within me is desolate. 

I remember the days of old ; 
I meditate on all thy works ; 
I muse on the work of thy hands. 

I spread forth my hands unto thee: 

My soul thirsteth after thee, as a weary 

land. 

Make haste to answer me, O Lord; my 

spirit f aileth : 

Hide not thy face from me. 

Lest I be like unto them that, go down 

into the pit. 

Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness in 

the morning; 

For in thee do I trust: 

Cause me to know the way wherein I 
should walk ; 

For I lift up my soul unto thee. 
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Deliver me, Lord, from mine enemies: 
I flee unto thee to hide me, 

- Teach me to do thy will ; 
For thou art my God : 

Thy Spirit is good; 

Lead me in the land of uprightness. 

Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name's sake: 
In thy righteousness bring my soul out of 
trouble. 

O Lord, thou hast searched me, and 
known me. 

Thou knowest my downsitting and mine 

uprising; 

Thou understandest my thought afar off. 

Thou searchest out my path and my lying 

down,* 

And art acquainted with all my ways. 

For there is not a word in my tongue, 
But, lo, Lord, thou knowest it alto- 
gether. 

Thou hast beset me behind and before, 
And laid thine hand upon me. 

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; 
It is high, I cannot attain unto it. 

Whither shall I go from thy Spirit ? 

Or whither shall I flee from thy presence ? 

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48th Stinday THE PSALTER 

// 1 ascend up into heaven, thou art there; 
If I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art 
there. 

If I take the wings of the morning, 

And dwell in the uttermost parts of the 

sea;- 

Even there shall thy hand lead me, 
And thy right hand shall hold me. 

If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover 

me, 

And the light about me shall be night; 

Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee. 
But the night shineth as the day: 
The darkness and the light are both alike to 
thee. 

I will praise thee ; for I am fearfully and 
wonderfully made: 

Marvelous are thy works; 

And that my soul knoweth right well. 

How precious also are thy thoughts unto 

me, O God! 

How great is the sum of them ! 

// / should count them, they are more in 

number than the sand: 

When I awake, I am still with thee. 

Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God : 
Depart from me therefore, ye blood- 
thirsty men. 

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THE PSALTER 48th Sunday 

For they speak against thee wickedly, 
And thine enemies take thy name in vain. 

Search me, O God, and know my heart: 
Try me, and know my thoughts ; 

And see if there he any wicked way in me, 
And lead me in the way everlasting. 

^Evening 

Blessed be the Lord my strength, 
Which teacheth my hands to war, 
And my fingers to fight : 

My goodness, and my fortress, 
My high tower, and my deliverer; 

My shield, and he in w^hom I take refuge ; 
Who subdueth my people under me. 

Lord, what is man, that thou takest knowl- 
edge of him? 

Or the son of man, that thou makest ac- 
count of him? 

Man is like to vanity : 

His days are as a shadow that passeth 

away. 

Bow thy heavens, Lord, and come down: 
Touch the mountains, and they shall smoke. 

Cast forth lightning, and scatter them ; 
Send out thine arrows, and discomfit them. 

Stretch forth thy hand from above; 
Rescue me, and deliver me out of great 
waters, 

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48th Sunday THE PSALTER 

Out of the hand of aliens ; 

Whose mouth speaketh vanity, 

And whose right hand is a right hand of 

falsehood. 

I will sing a new song unto thee, God: 
Upon a psaltery of ten strings will I sing 
praises unto thee. 

Thou art he that giveth salvation unto 

kings; 

Who delivereth David his servant from 

the hurtful sword. 

Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hand 

of aliens, 

Whose mouth speaketh vanity, 

And whose right hand is a right hand of 

falsehood. 
When our sons shall be as plants grown up 
in their youth, 

And our daughters as corner stones hewn 
after the fashion of a palace ; 

When our garners are full, affording all 
manner of store. 

And our sheep bring forth thousands and 
ten thousands in our fields; 

When our oxen are well laden ; 

When there is no breaking in, and no 

going forth. 

And no outcry in our streets : 

Happy is the people that is in such a case; 
Yea, happy is the people whose God is the 
Lord. 

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THE PSALTER 49th Sunday 

jFottp^nmtb Sun^al? 

^ovning 

I will extol thee, my God, O King; 

And I will bless thy name forever and 

ever. 

■ Every day will I bless thee; 
And I will praise thy nams' forever and 
ever. 

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be 

praised ; 

And his greatness is unsearchable. 

One generation shall praise thy works to 

another, 

And shall declare thy mighty acts. 

Of the glorious majesty of thine honor, 
And of thy wondrous works, will I med- 
itate. 

And men shall speak of the might of thy 

terrible acts; 

And I will declare thy greatness. 

They shall utter the memory of thy great 

goodness. 

And shall sing of thy righteousness. 

The Lord is gracious, and full of com- 
passion ; 
Slow to anger, and of great mercy. 

The Lord is good to all ; 

And his tender mercies are over all his 

works. 

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49th Sttnday THE PSALTER 

All thy works shall praise thee, Lord; 
And thy saints shall bless thee. 

They shall speak of the glory of thy king- 
dom, 
And talk of thy power ; 

To make known to the sons of men his 

mighty acts, 

And the glorious majesty of his kingdom. 

Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, 
And thy dominion endureth throughout all 
generations. 

The Lord upholdeth all that fall, 

And raiseth up all those that be bowed 

down. 

The eyes of all wait for thee ; 

And thou givest them their food in due 

season. 

Thou openest thine hand, 

And satis fiest the desire of every living 

thing. 

The Lord is righteous in all his ways, 
And holy in all his works. 

The Lord is nigh unto all them- that call 

upon him, 

To all that call upon him in truth. 

He will fulfill the desire of them that fear 

him; 

He also will hear their cry and will save 

them. 

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THE PSALTER 49th Sunday 

The Lord preserveth all them that love him; 

But all the wicked will he destroy. 
My mouth shall speak the praise of the 
Lord; 

And let all flesh bless his holy name forever 
and ever. 

God is my King of old, 

Working salvation in the midst of the 

earth. 

Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: 
Thou brakest the heads of the dragons in 
the waters. 

Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in 
pieces ; 

Thou gavest him to be food to the people 
inhabiting the wilderness. 

Thou didst cleave fountain and flood: 
Thou driedst up mighty rivers. 

The day is thine, the night also is thine: 
Thou hast prepared the light and the sun. 

Thou hast set all the borders of the earth : 
Thou hast made summer and winter. 

Remember this, that the enemy hath re- 
proached, O Lord, 

And that a foolish people hath blas- 
phemed thy name. 

Oh deliver not the soul of thy turtle dove 
unto the wild beast: 
Forget not the life of thy poor forever. 
165 



50th Sonday THE PBALTER 

Have respect unto the covenant ; 

For the dark places of the earth are full 

of the habitations of violence. 

Oh let not the oppressed return ashamed: 
Let the poor and needy praise thy name. 

Arise, O God, plead thine own cause : 
Remember how the foolish man reproach- 
eth thee all the day. 

Forget not the voice of thine adversaries: 
The tumult of those that rise up against 
thee ascendeth continually. 

O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer, 
Give ear, O God of Jacob. 

Lord of hosts, 

Blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. 

3f ffttetb Sun5ai5 

Aornin^ 

Praise ye the Lord ; 

For it is good to sing praises tmto our God ; 

For it is pleasant, and praise is comely. 

The Lord doth build up Jerusalem; 

He. gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. 

He. healeth the broken in heart, 
And bindeth up their wounds. 

He cottnteth the number of the stars; 
He calleth them all by their names. 

Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; 
His understanding is infinite. 

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THE PSALTER 50th Sunday 

The Lord lifteth up the meek: 

He casteth the wicked down to the ground. 
Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving ; 
Sing praises upon the harp unto our God, 

Who covereth the heavens with clouds, 
^ Who prepareth rain for the earth, 

Who maketh grass to grow upon the moun- 
tains. 
He giveth to the beast his food, 
And to the young ravens which cry. 
, He delighteth not in the strength of the 

horse: 

He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man. 
The Lord taketh pleasure in them that 
fear him, 
In those that hope in his mercy. 

Praise the Lord, Jerusalem; 
Praise thy God, Zion. 

For he hath strengthened the bars of thy 

gates ; 

He hath blessed thy children within thee. 

He maketh peace in thy borders; 

He filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. 

He sendeth forth his commandment upon 

earth ; 

His word runneth very swiftly. 

He giveth snow like wool; 

He scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. 

He casteth forth his ice like morsels : 
Who can stand before his cold? 

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50th Sunday THE PSALTER 

He sendeth out his word, and melteth 

them: 

He causeth his wind to blow, and the 

waters flow. 
He showeth his word unto Jacob, 
His statutes and his ordinances unto Israel.. 

He hath not dealt so with any nation; 

And as for his ordinances, they have not 

known them. 

Praise ye the Lord, 

Evening 

God, the heathen are come inta thine 
inheritance ; 

Thy holy temple have they defiled; 
They have laid Jerusalem in heaps. 

The dead bodies of thy servants have they 

given to be food unto the birds of the 

heavens, 

The flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of 

the earth. 

Their blood have they shed like water 

round about Jerusalem; 

And there was none to bury them. 

We are become a reproach to our neigh- 
bors, 

A scoffmg and derision to them that are 
round about us. 

How long, Lord? wilt thou be angry 

forever? 
* Shall thy jealousy burn like fire? 

i68 



THE PSALTER 51st Sunday 

Remember not against us the iniquities 

of our forefathers : 

Let thy tender mercies speedily meet us ; 

For we are brought ver}^ low. 

Help us, God of our salvation, for the 
glory of thy name; 

And deliver us, and forgive our sins, for 
thy name's sake. 

Wherefore should the heathen say, Where 

is their God? 

Let the avenging of thy servants' blood 

that is shed 

Be known among the nations before our 

eyes. 

Let the sighing of the prisoner come before 
thee: 

According to the greatness of thy power pre- 
serve thou those that are appointed to die; 

So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture 

Will give thee thanks forever: 

We will show forth thy praise to all gener- 
ations. 

/nbornin^ 

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, 
. Thou that leadest Joseph like a flock ; 
Thou that sittest between the cherubim, 
shine forth. 

Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Ma- 
nasseh, stir up thy might. 
And come to save us. 
169 



5Jst Stinday THE PSALTER 

Turn US again, O God ; 

And cause thy face to shine, and we shall 

be saved. 

Lord God of hosts, 

How long wilt thou be angry against the 

prayer of thy people? 

Thou hast fed them with the bread of 

tears. 

And givest them tears to drink in large 

measure. 

Thou makest us a strife unto our neigh- 
bors; 
And our enemies laugh among themselves. 

Turn again, O God of hosts ; 

And cause thy face to shine, and we shall 

be saved. 

Thou broughtest a vine out of Egypt: 
Thou didst drive out the heathen, and 
plantedst it. 

Thou preparedst room before it. 

And it took deep root, and filled the land. 

The hills were covered with the shadow 

of it, 

And the boughs thereof were like the goodly 

cedars. 

It sent out its boughs unto the sea, 
And its branches unto the River. 

Why hast thou broken down its hedges, 
So that all they that pass by the way do 
pluck it? 

170 



THE PSALTER 5tst Sunday 

The boar out of the wood doth waste it, 
And the wild beasts of the field feed on it. 

Turn again, we beseech thee, God of 

hosts: 

Look down from heaven, and behold, and 

visit this vine, 

And the stock which thy right hand 

planted, 

And the branch that thou madest strong 

for thyself. 

It is burned with fire, it is cut down: 
They perish at the rebuke of thy counte- 
nance. 

Let thy hand be upon the man of thy 
right hand. 

Upon the son of man whom thou madest 
strong for thyself. 

So will we not go back from thee: 
Quicken thou us, and we will call upon 
thy name. 

Turn again, O Lord God of hosts ; 

Cause thy face to shine, and we shall be 

saved. 

The Lord reigneth ; let the people tremble : 
He sitteth between the cherubim ; let the 
earth be moved. 

The Lord is great in Zion; 

And he is high above all the peoples. 

171 



5Ut Sunday THE PSALTER 

Let them praise thy great and terrible 

name : 

For it is holy. 

The king's strength also loveth judgment; 
Thou dost establish equity; 
Thou executest judgment and righteousness 
in Jacob. 

Exalt ye the Lord our God, 
And worship at his footstool: 
For he is holy. 

Moses and Aaron am.ong his priests, 
And Samuel among them that call upon 
his name; 

They called upon the Lord, and he an- 
swered them. 
He spake unto them in the pillar of cloud : 

They kept his testimonies, ' 

And the ordinance that he gave them. 

Thou answeredst them, Lord our God : 
Thou wast a God that forgavest them, 
Though thou tookest vengeance of their 
doings. 

Exalt ye the Lord our God, 
And worship at his holy hill; 
For the Lord our God is holy. 

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye 
lands. 

Serve the Lord with gladness: 
Come before his presence with singing. 
172 



THE PSALTER 52d Sunday 

Know ye that the Lord, he is God : 

It is he that hath made us, and we are his ; 

We are his people, and the sheep of his 

pasture. 

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, 
And into his courts with praise: 

Give thanks unto him, and bless his name. 

For the Lord is good ; his mercy endureth 

forever. 

And his truth unto all generations. 

jfffts==seconb Sunba^ 

/looming 

Give ear, O my people, to my law : 
Incline your ears to the words of my 
mouth. 

I will open my mouth in a parable; 
I will utter dark sayings of old, 

Which we have heard and known. 
And our fathers have told us. 

We will not hide them from their children, ' 

Telling to the generation to come the praises 

of the Lord, 

And his strength, and his wondrous works 

that he hath done, 
Por he established a testimony in Jacob, 
And appointed a law in Israel, 

Which he commanded our fathers. 

That they should make them known to 

their children; 

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52d Sunday THE PSALTER 

That the generation to come might know 

them, even the children that should be 

born; 

Who should arise and tell them to their 

children, 

That they might set their hope in God, 

And not forget the works of God, 

But keep his commandments, 
And might not be as their fathers, 
A stubborn and rebellious generation, 

A generation that set not their heart aright. 

And whose spirit was not steadfast with 

God. 
Marvelous things did he in the sight of 
their fathers, 
In the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan. 

He divided the sea, and caused them to 

pass through; 

And he made the waters to stand as a 

heap. 
In the daytime also he led them with a 
cloud. 
And all the night with a light of fire. 

He clave rocks in the wilderness, 

And gave them drink abundantly as out of 

the depths. 

He brought streams also out of the rock, 
And caused waters to run down like rivers. 

Yet went they on still to sin against him, 
To rebel against the Most High in the 
desert. 

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THE PSALTER 52d Stmday 

And they tempted God in their heart 
By asking food according to their desire. 

Yea, they spake against God; 

They said, Can God prepare a table in the 

wilderness? 
Behold, he smote the rock, so that waters 
gushed out. 
And streams overflowed; 

Can he give bread also? 

Will he provide flesh for his people? 
Therefore the Lord heard, and was wroth ; 
And a fire was kindled against Jacob, 
And anger also went up against Israel ; 

Because they believed not in God, 

And trusted not in his salvation. 
Yet he commanded the skies above, 
And opened the doors of heaven ; 

And he rained down manna upon them 

to eat, 

And gave them food from heaven. 
Man did eat the bread of the mighty: 
He sent them food to the full. 

And they remembered that God was their 

rock, 

And the Most High God their Redeemer. 

Praise ye the Lord. 

Oh give thanks unto the Lord; for he is 
good; 

For his mercy endureth forever. 
175 



52d Sunday THE PSALTER 

Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord, 
Or show forth all his praise f 

Blessed are they that keep justice, 

And he that doeth righteousness at all 

times. 

Remember me, Lord, with the favor that 
thou bearest unto thy people; 
Oh visit me with thy salvation, 

That I may see the prosperity of thy 

chosen, 

That I may rejoice in the gladness of thy 

nation, 

That I may glory with thine inheritance. 

We have sinned with our fathers. 

We have committed iniquity, we have done 

wickedly. 

Our fathers understood not thy wonders in 

Egypt; 

They remembered not the multitude of thy 

mercies. 

But were rebellious at the sea, even at the 

Red Sea. 

Nevertheless he saved them for his name's 

sake. 

That he might make his mighty power to 

be known. 

He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it was 
dried up : ' 

So he led them through the depths, as 
through a wilderness. 
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THE PSALTER 53d Sunday 

And he saved them from the hand of him 

that hated them, 

And redeemed them, from the hand of the 

enemy. 

And the waters covered their enemies; 
There was not one of them left. 

Then believed they his words; 
They sang his praise. 

Save us, O Lord our God, 

And gather us from among the heathen, 

To give thanks unto thy holy name, 
And to triumph in thy praise. 

Blessed be the' Lord, the God of Israel, 
From everlasting even to everlasting. 

And let all the people say, Amen. 

Praise ye the Lord. 

/liborntna 

Praise ye the Lord. 

Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, 

Praise the name of the Lord. 

Blessed he the name of the Lord 
From this time forth and for evermore. 

From the rising of the sun unto the going 

down of the same 

The Lord's name is to be praised. 

The Lord is high above all nations. 
And his glory above the heavens. 
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53d Sunday THE PSALTER 

Who is like unto the Lord our God, 
That hath his seat on high, 

That humbleth himself to behold 

The things that are in heaven and in the 

earth? 

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust. 
And Hfteth up the needy out of the dung- 
hill; 

That he may set him with princes, 
Even with the princes of his people. 

He maketh the barren woman to keep 

house. 

And to be a joyful mother of children. 

Praise ye the Lord. 

/ will praise thee with my whole heart: 
Before the gods will I sing praises unto 

thee, 

I will worship toward thy holy temple, 
And praise thy name for thy loving-kind- 
ness and for thy truth : 
For thou hast magnified thy w^ord above 
all thy name. 

In the day that I cried thou answeredst 

me, 

Thou strengthenedst me with strength in 

my soul. 

All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, 

O Lord, 

For they have heard the words of thy 

mouth. 

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i THE PSALTER 53d Sunday 

Yea, they shall sing of the ways of the 

Lord; 

For great is the glory of the Lord, 
For though the Lord is high, yet hath he 
respect unto the lowly; 
But the proud he knoweth from ^far. 

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, 

thou wilt revive me; 

Thou shalt stretch forth thy hand against 

the wrath of mine enemies, 

And thy right hand shall save me, 
iThe Lord will perfect that which concern- 
eth me : 

Thy mercy, O Lord, endureth forever; 
Forsake not the works of thine own hands. 

Many a time have they afflicted me from 

my youth up, 

Let Israel now say. 

Many a time have they afflicted me from 

my youth up: 

Yet they have not prevailed against me. 

The plowers plowed upon my back ; 
They made long their furrows. 

The Lord is righteous: 

He hath cut asunder the cords of the 

wicked. 

Let them be put to shame and turned 
backward. 

All they that hate Zion. 
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53d Sunday THE PSALTER 

Let them he as the grass upon the house- 
tops; 
Which withereth before it groweth up; 

Wherewith the reaper fiUeth not his hand, 
Nor he that bindeth sheaves, his bosom: 

Neither do they that go by say, 

The blessing of the Lord be upon you; 

We bless you in the name of the Lord, 

Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord, 
That walketh in his ways. 

For thou shalt eat the labor of thy hands: 
Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well 
ivith thee. 

Thy wife shall be as a fraitful vine, 
In the innermost parts of thy house ; 

Thy children like olive plants, 
Round about thy table. 

Behold, thus shall the man be blessed 
That feareth the Lord. 

The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: 
And thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem 
all the days of thy life. 

Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children. 
Peace be upon Israel. 

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READINGS FOR SPECIAL DAYS 



fitst IRea&ma 

Cbri6tma6 



The people that walked in darkness have seen 
a great light. 

They that dwell in the land of the shadow 
of death, upon them hath the light shined. 

Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast 

increased their joy: 

They joy before thee according to the joy in 

harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the 

spoil. 
For the yoke of his burderi, and the staff of 
his shoulder, 

The rod of his oppressor, thou hast broken 
as in the day of Midian. 

For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is 

given: 

And the government shall be upon his shoul- 
der: ' 
And his name shall be called Wonderful, 
Counselor, 

Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of 
Peace. 

Of the increase of his government and peace 

there shall be no end, 

Upon the throne of David, and upon his 

kingdom. 
To establish it and to uphold it with justice 
and with righteousness 

From henceforth and forever. The zeal of the 
Lord of hosts will perform this. 



Jst Reading READINGS FOR 

And there shall come forth a shoot out of the 

stock of Jesse, 

And a branch out of his roots shall bear fruit; 
And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, 
The spirit of wisdom and understanding ; 

The spirit- of counsel and might, 

The spirit of knowledge and of the fear of 

the Lord, 

And he shall not judge after the sight of his 

eyes, 

Neither decide after the hearing of his ears ; 

But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, 
And decide with equity for .the meek of the 
earth; 

And he shall smite the oppressor with the rod 
of his mouth 

And with the breath of his lips shall he slay 
the wicked. 

And righteousness shall be the girdle of his 

waist. 

And faithfulness the girdle of his loins. 

And the wolf shall dwell with the lamb, 
And the leopard shall lie down with the kid ; 

And the calf and the young lion and the fat- 

ling together; 

And a little child shall lead them. . ^ 

And the cow and the bear shall feed ; 
Their young ones shall lie down together ; 
And the lion shall eat straw like the ox. 

And the sucking child shall play on the hole 
of the asp. 

And the weaned child shall put his hand on^ 

the adder's den. | 

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SPECIAL DAYS 2d Reading 

They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy 
I mountain; 
For the earth shall be full of the knowledge 
of the Lord, 
As the waters cover the sea. 

Secon& IReaDing 

Ipalm SunDais 

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; 
Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: 

Behold thy King cometh unto thee; 

He is just and having salvation; 

Lowly, and riding upon an ass, 
Even upon a colt, the foal of an ass. 

And he shall speak peace unto the nations; 
And his dominion shall he from sea to sea. 
And from the River to the ends of the earth. 

Thou art fairer than the children of men ; 
Grace is poured into thy lips : 
Therefore God hath blessed thee forever. 

Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, mighty one. 
Thy glory and thy majesty. 

And in thy majesty ride on prosperously, 
Because of truth and meekness and righteous- 
ness. 

Thy throne, God, is forever and ever. 

A scepter of equity is the scepter of thy 

kingdom. 

O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, 
Get thee up into the high mountain. 

thou that tellest good tidings to j£rusalem 
Lift up thy voice with strength ; 
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3d Reading READINGS FOR 

Lift it up, be not afraid; 

Say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your 

God. 

How beautiful upon the mountains are the 
feet of him that bringeth good tidings, 
That publisheth peace, that bringeth good 
tidings of good, that publisheth salvation ; 
That sayeth unto Zion, Thy God reigneth. 

Who hath beheved our report ? 

And to whom hath the arm of the Lord been 

revealed ? 

For he shall grow up before him as a tender 

plant, 

And as a root out of a dry ground: 

He hath no form nor comeliness, 

And when we shall see him there is no beauty 

that we should desire him. 

He is despised and rejected of m.en; 

A man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: 

And as one from whom men hide the face 
He was despised, and we esteemed him not. 

Surely he hath borne our griefs 

And carried our sorrows: 
Yet we did esteem him stricken, 
Smitten of God and afflicted. 

But he was wounded for our transgressions, 
He was bruised for our iniquities. 

The chastisement of our peace was upon him, 
And with his stripes we are healed. 
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SPECIAL DAYS 4th Reading 

All we like sheep have gone astray; 

We have turned every one to his own way; 

And the Lord hath laid on him 
The iniquity of us alL 

He was oppressed, yet he humbled himself 

And opened not his mouth. 

As a lamb that is led to the slaughter, 

And as a sheep that before her shearers is 

dum-b ; 

So he opened not his mouth. 

By oppression and judgment he was taken 

away; 

And as for his generation, who among them 

considered, 

That he was cut off out of the land of the 

living ? 

For the transgression of my people was he 

stricken. 

And he m^ade his grave with the wicked , 
And with the rich in his death; 

Although he had done no violence, 
Neither was any deceit in his mouth, 
Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him: 
He hath put him to grief. 

JFouttb IRea&ing 

lEaatcr 

Now is Christ risen from the dead, 

And become the first fruits of them that 

slept. 

For since by m.an came death, 
'By man came also the resurrection of the 
dead, 

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4th Reading READINGS FOR 

For as in Adam all die, 

Even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 

But some man will say, How are the dead 

raised upf 

And with what body do they come? 

All flesh is not the same flesh : but there is 
one flesh of men, 

Another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and 
another of birds. 

There are also celestial bodies and bodies ter- 
restrial: 

But the glory of the celestial is one, and the 
glory of the terrestrial is another. 

There is one glory of the sun, and another 
glory of the moon. 

And another glory of the stars, for one star 
differeth from another in glory. 

So also is the resurrection of the dead. 

It is sown in corruption ; 
It is raised in incorruption : 

It is sown in dishonor; 
It is raised in glory: 

It is sown in weakness; 
It is raised in power : 

It is sown a natural body; 
It is raised a spiritual body. 

There is a natural bod}^, 
There is a spiritual body. 

The first man Adam was made a living soul; 
The last Adam was made a quickening spirit., 
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SPECIAL DAYS 5th Reading 

Behold I show you a mystery ; 

We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be 

changed, 

For this corruptible must put on incorruption , 
And this mortal must put on immortality. 

Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory 

Through our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Therefore, be ye steadfast, unmovable, 
Always abounding in the work of the Lord. 

Forasmuch as ye know that your labor 

Is not in vain in the Lord. 

jffftb IReabfng 

XLbc IRation 

Hear, Israel: 

The Lord our God is one Lord : 

And thou shalt love the Lord thy God 

With all thine heart, and with all thy soul, 

and with all thy might. 
And these words, which I command thee this 
day. 
Shall be in thine heart : 

And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy 

.children. 

And thou shalt talk of them when thou sittest 

in thy house; 
And when thou walkest by the way. 
And when thou liest down, and when thou 
risest up. 

And thou shalt bind them for a sign itpon 

thine hand, 
■ And they shall be as frontlets between thine 
r - eyes, 
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5th Reading READINGS FOR 

And thou shalt write them upon the posts of 

thy house 

And on thy gates. 

And it shall be, when the Lord thy God shall 

have brought thee 

Into the land which he sware unto thy fathers y 

To Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, 
To give thee great and goodly cities, 
Which thou buildest not, 

And houses full of good things 
Which thou fllledst not, 

And wells digged 
Which thou diggedst not, 

Vineyards and olive trees 

Which thou plantedst not, 

When thou shalt have eaten and be full, 

Beware lest thou forget the Lord. 
Behold the days come, saith the Lord, 
That I will make a new covenant wn^th the 
house of Israel. 

I will put my law in their inward parts. 
And in their heart will I write it. 

And I will be their God, 

And they shall be my people. 

And they shall teach no more every man his 

neighbor, 

And every man his brother, saying, Know the 

Lord; 

For they shall all know me. 

From the. least unto the greatest, 

Saith the Lord. 
Blessed be the Lord, the God of our fathers, 
From everlasting even to everlasting. 



SPECIAL DAYS 6th Reading 

Sf jtb TReaMng 

C:ban]^0glvtna Dais 

Praise ye the Lord ; 

For it is good to sing praises unto our God ; 

For it is pleasant, and praise is comely. 

Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; 

Sing praises tipon the harp unto our God. 
Who covereth the heaven with clouds, 
Who prepareth rain for the earth, 
Who maketh grass to grow upon the moun- 
tains. 

He giveth to the beast his food 

And to the young ravens which cry. » 
Praise the Lord, Jerusalem, 
Praise thy God, O Zion. 

For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates. 

He hath blessed thy children within thee. 
He maketh peace in thy borders ; 
He filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. 

Happy art thou, Israel; 

Who is like unto thee, a people saved by the 

Lord ? 

And Israel dwelleth in safety, 
And full of the blessing of the Lord. 
The eternal God is thy dwelling place, 
And underneath are the everlasting arms. 

Oh give thanks unto the Lord ; 

Sing unto him, sing praises unto him. 

For the precious things of heaven, for the dew. 
And for the deep that coucheth beneath. 

And for the precious fruits brought forth by 
the sun, 



7th Reading READINGS FOR 

And for the precious things put forth by the 

moon, 

Ai'id for the chief things' of the ancient moun- 
tains, 

And for the precious things of the everlasting 
hills, 

And for the precious things of the earth and 
its fullness. 

Let everything that hath breath praise the 

Lord; 

Praise ye the Lord. 

Seventb IReabfno 

Arise, shine; for thy Hght is come, 

And the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. 

For behold darkness shall cover the earth, 

And gross darkness the peoples. 
But upon thee shaU the Lord arise, 
And his glory shall be seen upon thee. 

And nations shall come to thy light, 

And kings to the brightness of thy rising. 
Lift up thine eyes round about, and see. 
They all gather themselves together, they 
come to thee. 

Who are these that fly as a cloud. 

And as doves to their windows? 
Surely the isles shall wait for me 
And the ships of Tarshish first. 

To bring thy sons from far, 

Their silver and gold with them. 
Unto the name of the Lord thy God, 
And to the Holy One of Israel, 
For he hath glorified thee. 
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SPECIAL DAYS 8th Reading 

Thy gates also shall be open continually, 
They shall not be shut day nor night; 

That men may bring unto thee the wealth of 

the nations 

And their kings led with them. 

The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, 
The fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together, 

To beautify the place of my sanctuary, 

And that I may make the place of my feet 

glorious. 

In the latter days it shall come to pass 
That the mountain of the Lord's house shall 
be established in the top of the mountains. 
And it shall be exalted above the hills. 

And peoples shall flow to it, 

And many nations shall go and say: 

^ Come and let us go up to the mountain of the 
Lord 
And to the house of the God of Jacob: 

And he will teach us his ways. 

And we will walk in his paths. 

Education 

Surely there is a mine for silver 
And a place for gold which they refine. 

Iron is taken out of the earth. 

And brass is molten out of the stone. 
Man setteth an end to darkness 
And searchest out to the furthest bound 
The stones of thick darkness, and of the 
shadow of death: 

He putteth forth his hand upon the flinty rock; 

He overturneth the mountains by the roots. 
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3th Reading SPECIAL DAYS 

He cutteth out channels among the rocks ; 
And his eye seeth every precious thing. 

He bindeth the streams that they trickle not; 

And the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to 

light. 

But where shall wisdom be found? 
And where is the place of understanding ? 

Man knoweth not the price thereof; 

Neither is it found in the land of the living. 

The deep saith, It is not in me ; 
And the sea saith, It is not with me. 

It cannot be gotten for gold, 

Neither shall silver be weighed for the price 

thereof. 

It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, 
With the precious onyx or sapphire. 
Whence then cometh wisdom? 
And where is the place of understanding? 

Doth not wisdom cry, 

And understanding put forth her voice f 

In the top of high places by the way, 
Where the paths meet, she standeth; 

Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, 

At the coming in of the doors, she crieth 

aloud: 

Receive instruction, and not silver: 
And knowledge rather than choice gold. 

For wisdom is better than rubies ; 

And all things that may be desired are not 

to be compared unto her. 

Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, 
And to depart from evil is understanding. 
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BAPTISM 



[Let every adult person, and the parents of every child to_ be 
baptized, have the choice of either sprinkling, pouring, or im- 
mersion.] 

[We will on no account whatever make a charge for admin- 
istering Baptism.] 

Order for the Administration of Baptism to 
Infants 

The Minister, coming to the Font, which is 
to be filled with pure Water, shall tise the 
following: 

Dearly Beloved, forasmuch as all men 
are conceived and born in sin, and that our 
Saviour Christ saith. Except a man be born 
of water and of the Spirit he cannot enter 
into the kingdom of God; I beseech you to 
call upon God the Father, through our Lord 
Jesus Christ, that having, of his bounteous 
mercy, redeemed this child by the blood of his 
Son, he will grant that he, being baptized with 
water, may also be baptized with the Holy 
Ghost, be received into Christ's holy Church, 
and become a lively Member of the same. 

Then shall the Minister say: 

Let us pray. 

Almighty and Everlasting God, who of thy 
great mercy hast condescended to enter into 
covenant relations with man, wherein thou 
hast included children as partakers of its 
gracious benefits, declaring that of such is 
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thy kingdom ; and in thy ancient Church didst 
appoint divers baptisms, figuring thereby the 
renewing of the Holy Ghost ; arid by thy well- 
beloved Son Jesus Christ- gavest command- 
ment to thy holy Apostles to go into all the 
world and disciple all nations, baptizing them 
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, 
and of the Holy Ghost: we beseech thee, that 
of thine infinite mercy thou wilt look upon 
this child: wash him and sanctify him; that he, 
being saved by thy grace, may be received 
into Christ's holy Church, and being stead- 
fast in faith, joyful through hope, and rooted 
in love, may so overcome the evils of this 
present world that finally he may attain to 
everlasting life, and reign with thee, world 
without end, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Am.en. 

O Merciful God, grant that all carnal affec- 
tions may die in him, and that all things be- 
longing to the Spirit may live and grow in him.. 
Amen, 

Grant that he may have power and strength 
to have victory, and to triumph against the 
devil, the world, and the flesh. Am.en: 

Grant that whosoever is dedicated to thee 
by our office and ministry may also be endued 
with heavenly virtues, and everlastingly re- 
warded through thy mercy, O blessed Lord 
God, who dost live and govern all things, 
world without end. Am.en. 

Almighty, Everliving God, whose most 
dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, for the for- 
giveness of our sins, did shed out of his most 
precious side both water and blood, regard, 
we beseech thee, our supplications. Sanctify 
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this water for this Holy Sacrament ; and grant 
that this child, now to be baptized, may receive 
-the fullness of thy grace, and ever remain in 
the number of thy faithful and elect children, 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Then shall the Minister address the Parents or 
Guardians as follows: 

Dearly Beloved, forasmuch as this child is 
now presented by you for Christian Baptism, 
you must remember that it is your part and 
duty to see that he be taught, as soon as he 
shall be able to learn, the nature and end of 
this Holy Sacrament. And that he may 
know these things the better, you shall call 
upon him to give reverent attendance upon 
the appointed means of grace, such as the 
ministry of the word, and the public and pri- 
vate worship of God ; and further, you shall 
provide that he shall read the Holy Scriptures, 
and learn the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Com- 
mandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Cate- 
chism, and all other things which a Christian 
ought to know and believe to his soul's health', 
in order that he may be brought up to lead a 
virtuous and holy life, remembering always 
that Baptism doth represent unto us that in- 
ward purity which disposeth us to follow the 
example of our Saviour Christ ; that as he died 
and rose again for us, so should we, who are 
baptized, die"^unto sin and rise again unto 
righteousness, continually mortifying all cor- 
rupt affections, and daily proceeding in all 
virtue and godliness. 

Do you therefore solemnly engage to fulfill 
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these duties, so far as in you lies, the Lord 
being your helper? 
Ans. We do. 

Theit shall the People stand up, and the Min- 
ister shall say: 

Hear the words of the Gospel, written by St. 
Mark. [Chap. lo. 13-16.] 

They brought young children to Christ, that 
he should touch them. And his disciples re- 
buked those that brought them. But when 
Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said 
unto them. Suffer the little children to come 
unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is 
the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, 
Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of 
God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. 
And he took them up in his arms, put his 
hands upoij them, and blessed them. 

Then the Minister shall take the Child into his 
hands y and say to the friends of the Child: 

Name this child. 

And th^n, naming it after them, he shall sprinkle 
or pour Water upon it, or, if desired, im- 
merse it in Water, saying: 

N., I baptize thee in the name of the Father, 
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen, 

Then shall the Minister offer the following 
Prayer, the People kneeling: 

O God of infinite mercy, the Father of all 
the faithful seed, be pleased to grant unto 
this child an understanding mind and a sancti- 
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fied heart. May thy providence lead hint 
through the dangers, temptations, and igno- 
rance of his youth, that he vcidij never run into 
folly, nor into the evils of an unbridled ap- 
petite. We pray thee so to order the course 
of fc'^ life that, by good education, by holy 
examples, and by thy restraining and renew- 
ing grace, he may be led to serve thee faith- 
fully all his days ; so that, when he has glorified 
thee in his generation, and has served the 
Church on earth, he may be received into 
thine eternal kingdom, through Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 

Almighty and Most Merciful Father, let thy 
loving mercy and compassion descend upon 
these, thy servant and handmaid, the parents 
[or guardians] of this child. Grant unto them, 
_we beseech thee, thy Holy Spirit, that they 
may, like Abraham, command their household 
to keep the way of the Lord. Direct their 
a-ctions, and sanctify their hearts, words, and 
purposes, that their whole family may be 
united to our Lord Jesus Christ in the bands 
of faith, obedience, and charity ; and that they 
all, being in this life thy holy children by 
adoption and grace, may be admitted into the 
Church of the firstborn in heaven, through the 
merits of thy dear Son, our Saviour and Re- 
deemer. Amen. 

Then may the Minister offer extemporary 
Prayer. 

Then shall be said, all kneeling: 

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy 
name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in 
earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily 
bread: and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive 

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them that trespass against us : and lead us not into 
temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the 
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. 
Amen* 

Order for the Administration of Baptism to 
such as are of Riper Years 

Dearly Beloved, forasmuch as all men are 
conceived and born in sin ; and that which is 
born of the flesh is flesh, and they that are in 
the flesh cannot please God, but live in sin, 
committing many actual transgressions; and 
our Saviour Christ saith, Except a man be 
born of water and of the Spirit he cannot enter 
into the kingdom of God : I beseech you to call 
upon God the Father, through our Lord Jesus 
Christ, that of his bounteous goodness he will 
grant to these persons that which by nature 
they cannot have; that they, being baptized 
with water, may also be baptized with the 
Holy Ghost, and, being received into Christ's 
holy Church, may continue lively Members of 
the same. 

Then shall the Minister say: 

Let us pray. 

Almighty and Immortal God, the aid of all 
that need, the helper of all that flee to thee for 
succor, the life of them that believe, and the j , 
resurrection of the dead: we call upon thee for ij 
these persons, that they, coming to thy Holy ' 
Baptism, may also be filled with thy Holy 
Spirit. Receive them, O Lord, as thou hast 
promised by thy well-beloved Son, saying. 
Ask, and ye shall receive; seek, and 3^e shall 
find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 



I BAPTISM 

so give now unto us that ask ; let us that seek, 
find ; open the gate unto us that knock ; that 
these persons may enjoy the everlasting ben- 
ediction of thy heavenly washing, and may 
come to the eternal kingdom which thou 
hast promised, by Christ our Lord. Amen, 

Then shall the People stand up, and the Minister 
shall say: 

Hear the words of the Gospel, written by St. 
John. [Chap. 3. 1-8.] 

There was a man of the Pharisees, named 
Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same 
came to Jesus by night, and said unto him. 
Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come 
from God ; for no man can do these miracles 
that thou d^oest, except God be with him. 
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, 
verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born 
again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 
Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be 
born when he is old? Can he enter the 
second time into his mother's womb, and be 
born? Jesus, answered, Verily, verily, I say 
unto thee. Except a man be born of water 
and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the 
kingdom of God. That which is born of the 
flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the 
Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I say unto 
thee. Ye must be born again. The wind 
bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the 
sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it 
Cometh, and whither it goeth: so is everyone 
that is born of the Spirit. 
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Then the Minister shall speak to the Persons to 
be baptized on this wise: 

Well Beloved, who have come. hither desir- 
ing to receive Holy Baptism, you have heard 
how the Congregation hath prayed that our. 
Lord Jesus Christ would vouchsafe to receive|| 
you, to bless you, and to give you the kingdom- 
of heaven, and everlasting life. And our 
Lord Jesus Christ hath promised in his holy 
word to grant all those things that we have 
prayed for : which promise he for his part will 
most surely keep and perform. 

Wherefore, after this promise made by 
Christ, you must also faithfully, for your part, 
promise in the presence of this whole Congre- 
gation, that you will renounce the devil and 
all his works, and constantly believe God's 
holy word, and obediently keep his com- 
mandments. 

Then shall the Minister demand of each of the 
Persons to be baptized: 

Quest, Dost thoti renounce the devil and all 

his works, the vain pomp and glory of the 

world, with all covetous desires of the same, 

and the carnal desires of the flesh, so that thou 

^ wilt not follow nor be- led by them ? 

Ans, I renounce them all. 

Quest. Dost thou believe in God the Father 
Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: 

And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son 
our Lord; and that he was conceived by the 
Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; that he 
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, 



BAPTISM 

dead, and buried; that he rose again the third 
day; that he ascended into heaven, and sitteth 
at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; 
and from thence shall come again at the end 
of the world, to judge the quick and the dead? 
And dost thou believe in the Holy Ghost; 
the holy catholic* Church, the communion of 
saints ; the forgiveness of sins ; the resurrection 
of the body; and everlasting life after death? 

Ans. All this I steadfastly believe. 

Quest. Wilt thou be baptized in this faith? 
Ans.- Such is my desire. 

Quest. Wilt thou then obediently keep 
God's holy will and commandments, and walk 
in the same all the days of thy life? 

Ans. I will endeavor so to do, God being my helper. 

Then shall the Minister say: 

O Merciful God, grant that all carnal affec- 
tions may die in these persons, and that all 
things belonging to the Spirit may live and 
grow in them. Amen. 

Grant ^ that they may have power and 
strength to have victory, and triumph against 
the devil, the world, and the flesh. Amen. 

Grant that they, being here dedicated to 
thee by our office and ministry, may also be 
endued with heavenly virtues, and everlast- 
ingly rewarded through thy mercy, O blessed 
Lord God, who dost live, and govern all things, 
world without end. Amen. 

Almighty, Everliving God, whose most 
dearly beloved Son' Jesus Christ, for the for- 

* The one universal Church of Christ. 

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giveness of our sins, did shed out of his most 
precious side both water and blood ; and gave 
commandment to his disciples that they 
should go teach all nations, and baptize them 
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and 
of the Holy Ghost; regard, we beseech thee, 
our supplications; and grant that the persons 
now to be baptized may receive the fullness of 
thy grace, and ever remain in the number of 
thy faithful and elect children, through Jesus ? 
Christ our Lord. Amen. | 

Then shall the Minister ask the name of each 
Person to be baptized, and shall sprinkle or 
pour Water upon him (or, if he shall desire 
it, shall immerse him in Water), saying: 

N ., I baptize thee in the name of the Father, 
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen, 

Then shall be said the Lord's Prayer, all 
kneeling: 

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy 
name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in 
earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily 
bread: and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive 
them that trespass against us : and lead ns not into 
temptation, but deliver us from evil : for thine is the 
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. 
Amen, 

Then may the Minister conclude with extem- 
porary Prayer. 



Rf:CEPTION OF MEMBERS 
RECEPTION OF MEMBERS 



Form for Receiving Persons into the Church as 
Probationers 

Those who are to he received into the Church as 
Probationers shall be called forward by name, 
and the Minister, addressing the Congrega- 
tion, shall say: 

Dearly Beloved Brethren, that none 
may be admitted hastily into the Church, we 
receive all persons seeking fellowship with us 
on profession of faith into a preparatory mem- 
bership on trial ; in which proof may be made, 
both to themselves and to the Church, of the 
sincerity and depth of their convictions and of 
the strength of their purpose to lead a new life. 

The persons here present desire to be so 
admitted. You will hear their answers to 
the questions put to them, and if you make 
no objection they will be received. 

It is needful, however, that you be reminded 
of your responsibility, as having previously 
entered this holy fellowship, and as now 
representing the Church into which they seek 
admission. Remembering their inexperience, 
and how much they must learn in order to 
become good soldiers of Jesus Christ, see to 
it that they find in you holy examples of life, 
and loving help in the true serving of their 
Lord and ours. I beseech you so to order 
your own lives that these new disciples may 
take no detriment from you, but that it may 
ever be cause for thanksgiving to God that 
they were led into this fellowship. 
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Then addressing the Persons seeking Admission 
on Probation^ the Minister shall say: 

Dearly Beloved, you have, by the grace of 
God, made your decision to follow Christ and 
to serve him. Your confidence in so doing is 
not to be based on any notion of fitness or 
worthiness in yourselves, but solely on the 
merits of our Lord Jesus Christ, and on his 
death and intercession for us. H 

That the Church may know your purpose, ' 
you will answer the questions I am now to ask 
you. 

Have you an earnest desire to be saved 
from your sins? 

Ans. I have. 

Will you guard yourselves against all 
things contrary to the teaching of God's 
word, and endeavor to lead a holy life, fol- 
lowing the commandments of God? 

Ans. I will endeavor so to do. 

Are you purposed to give reverent attend- 
ance upon the appointed means of grace in 
the ministry of the word, and in the private 
and public worship of God? 

Ans. I am so determined, with the help of God. 

No objection being offered, the Minister shall 
then announce that the Candidates are ad- 
mitted as Probationers and shall assign 
them to classes. 

Then shall the Minister offer extemporary 

Prayer, 

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Form for Receiving Persons into the Chtirch 
after Probation 

On the day appointed, all that are to he received 
into the Church shall be called forward, and 
the Minister, addressing the Congregation, 
shall say: 

Dearly Beloved Brethren, the Scrip- 
tures teach us that the Church is the house- 
hold of God, the body of which Christ is the 
head ; and that it is the design of the Gospel 
to bring together in one all who are in Christ. 
The fellowship of the Church is the com- 
munion that its Members enjoy one with 
another. The ends of this fellowship are, 
the maintenance of sound doctrine and of 
the ordinances of Christian worship, and the 
exercise of that power of godly admonition 
and discipline which Christ has committed to 
his Church for the promotion of holiness. It 
is the duty of all men to unite in this fellow- 
ship; for it is only those that "be planted in 
the house of the Lord" that "shall flourish 
in the courts of our God." Its more particular 
duties are, to promote peace and unity; to 
bear one another's burdens; to prevent each 
other's stumbling; to seek the intimacy of 
friendly society among themselves; to * con- 
tinue steadfast in the faith and worship of the 
Gospel ; and to pray and sympathize with each 
other. Among its privileges are, peculiar in- 
citements to holiness from the hearing of 
God's word and sharing in Christ's ordinances; 
the being placed under the watchful care of 
, Pastors ; and the enjoyment of the blessings 
which are promised only to those who are of 
the Household of Faith. Into this holy fel- 
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lowship the persons before you, who have 
already received the Sacrament of Baptism, 
and have been under the care of proper leaders 
for six months on Trial, come seeking admis- 
sion. We now propose, in the fear of God, 
to question them as to their faith and purposes, 
that you may know that they are proper per- 
sons to be admitted into the Church. 

Then, addressing the Applicants for Admission, 
the Minister shall say: 

Dearly Beloved, you are come hither seek- 
ing the great privilege of union with the 
Church our Saviour has purchased with his 
own blood. ¥/e rejoice in the grace of God 
vouchsafed unto you in that he has called you 
to be his followers, and that thus far you have 
run well. You have heard how blessed are 
the privileges, and how solemn are the duties, 
of membership in Christ's Church; and before 
you are fully admitted thereto, it is proper 
that you do here publicly renew A^our vows, 
confess your faith, and declare your purpose, 
by answering the following questions: 

Do you here, in the presence of God and of 
this Congregation, renew the solemn promise 
contained in the Baptismal Covenant, ratify- 
ing and confirming the same, and acknowledg- 
ing yourselves bound faithfully to observe and 
keep that Covenant? "* 

Ans. I do. 

Have you saving faith in the Lord Jesus 
Christ? 

Ans. I trust I have. 

Do you believe in the Doctrines of the 
Holy Scriptures as set forth in the Arti- 
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cles of Religion of the Methodist Episcopal 
Church? 
Ans. I do. 

Will you cheerfully be governed by the 
Rules of the Methodist Episcopal Church, hold 
sacred the Ordinances of God, and endeavor, 
as much as in you lies, to promote the welfare 
of your brethren and the advancement of 
the Redeemer's kingdom? ^ 

Ans. I will. 

Will you contribute of your earthly sub- 
stance, according to your ability, to the sup- 
port of the Gospel and the various benevolent 
enterprises of the Church? 

Ans. I will. 

^hen the Minister, addressing the Church, shall 
w say: 

Brethren, these persons having given satis- 
factory responses to our inquiries, have any of 
you reason to allege why they should not be 
received into Full membership in the Church ? 

No objections being alleged, the Minister shall 
say to the Candidates: 

_ We welcome you to the communion of the 
Church of God ; and, in testimony of our Chris- 
. tian affection and the cordiality with which we 
receive you, I hereby extend to you the right 
hand of fellowship : and may God grant that 
you may be a faithful and useful Member of the 
Church militant till you are called to the fel- 
lowship of the Church triumphant, which is 
"without fault before the throne of God.'' 

"J^hen shall the Minister offer extemporary Prayer, 



THE RITUAL 



THE LORD'S SUPPER 



[Whenever practicable, let none but the pure, unfermented 
juice of the grape be used in administering the Lord's Supper.] 

[Let persons who have scruples concerning the receiving of 
the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper kneeling be permitted to 
receive it either standing or sitting.] 

[No person shall be admitted to the Lord's Supper among us 
who is guilty of any practice for which we would exclude a 
Member of- our Church.] 

Order for the Administration of the Lord*s 
Supper 

The Elder shall say one or more of these Sen- 
tences, during the reading of which the Per- 
sons appointed for that purpose shall receive 
the Alms for the Poor: 

Let your light so shine before men, that 
they may see your good v/orks, and glorify 
your Father which is in heaven. [Matt. 5. 16.] 

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon 
earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and 
where thieves break through and steal: but 
lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, 
where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and 
where thieves do not break through nor steal. 
[Matt. 6. 19, 20.] 

Whatsoever ye would that men should do to 
you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law 
and the prophets. [Matt. 7. 12.] 

Not every one that saith unto me. Lord, 
Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; 
but he that doeth the will of my Father which 
is in heaven. [Matt. 7. 21.] 

Zaccheus stood, and said unto the Lord; 

Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to 

the poor; and if I have taken anything from 

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any man by false accusation, I restore him 
fourfold. [Luke 19. 8.] 

He which soweth sparingly shall reap also 
sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully 
shall reap also bountifully. Every man ac- 
cording as he purposeth in his heart, so let him 
give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God 
loveth a cheerful giver. [2 Cor. 9. 6, 7.] 

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do 
good unto all men, especially unto them who 
are of the household of faith. [Gal. 6. 10.] 

Godliness with contentment is great gain; 
for we brought nothing into this world, and 
it is certain we can carry nothing out. [i Tim. 
6. 6, 7.] 

Charge them that are rich in this world, 
that they be not high-minded, nor trust in 
uncertain riches, but in the living God, who 
giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they 
do good, that they be rich in good works, 
ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 
laying up in store for themselves a good 
foundation against the time to come, that 
they may lay hold on eternal life, [i Tim. 6. 
17-19.] 

God is not unrighteous to forget your work 
and labor of love, which ye have showed 
toward his name, in that ye have ministered 
to the saints, and do minister. [Heb. 6. 10.] 

To do good and to communicate forget not ; 
for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 
[Heb. 13. 16.] 

Whoso hath this world's good, and seeth 
his brother have need, and shutteth up his 
bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth 
the love of God in -him? [i John 3. 17.] 



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He that hath pit}^ upon the poor lendeth 
unto the Lord; and that which he hath 
given will he pay him again. [Prov. 19. 17.] 

Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the 
Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. [Psa. 
41. I.] . 

Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy" 
brother, to thy poor. [Deut. 15. 11.] 

After which the Elder shall give the following 
Invitation, the People standing: 

If am^ man sin, we have an advocate with 
the Father, J^sus Christ the righteous: and 
he is the propitiation for our sins : and not for 
ours only, but also for the sins of the whole 
world. 

Wherefore ye that do truly and earnestly 
repent of your sins, and are in love and charity 
with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new 
life, following the commandments of God, and 
walking from henceforth in his holy ways, 
draw near with faith, and take this Holy 
Sacrament to your comfort; and, devoutly 
kneeling, make your humble confession to 
Almighty God. 

Then shall this general Confession be made by 
the Minister in the name of all those who are 
minded to receive the Holy Communion, both 
he and all the People devoutly kneeling, and 
saying: 

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
Maker of all things, Judge of all men, we acknowledge 
and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which 
we from time to time most grievously have committed, 
by thought, word, and deed, against thy Divine Maj- 
esty, provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation 



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against us. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily 
sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of 
them is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, 
have mercy upon us, most merciful Father ; for 
thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, forgive us 
all^that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter 
serve and please thee in newness of life, to the honor 
and glory of thy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen* 

Then shall the Elder say: 

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who 
of thy great mercy hast promised forgiveness 
of sins to all them that with hearty repentance 
and true faith turn unto thee, have mercy 
upon us ; pardon and deliver us from all our 
sins; confirm and strengthen us in all good- 
ness; and bring us to everlasting life, through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

The Collect: 

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all 
desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid, 
cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration 
of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, 
and worthily magnify thy holy name through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen* 

Then shall the Elder say: 

We do not presume to come to this thy 
table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own 
righteousness, but in thy manifold and great 
mercies. We are not worthy so much as to 
gather up the crumbs under thy table. But 
thou art the same Lord, whose property is 
always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore, 
gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear 
Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that 
we may live and grow thereby; and that, 
being washed through his most precious blood, 



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we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. 
Amen. 

Then the Elder shall offer the Prayer of Conse- 
cration, as followeth: 

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who 
of thy tender mercy didst give thine only Son 
Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for 
our redemption; who made there, by his obla- 
tion of himself once offered, a full, perfect, and 
sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction 
for the sins of the whole world ; and did insti- 
tute, and in his holy Gospel command us to 
continue, a perpetual memory of his precious 
death until his coming again: hear us, O mer- 
ciful Father, we most humbly beseech thee, 
and grant that we, receiving these thy crea- 
tures of bread and wine, according to thy Son 
our Saviour Jesus Christ's holy institution, in 
remembrance of his death and passion, may 
be partakers of his most blessed body and 
blood; who, in the same night m Here the 
that he was betrayed, took Elder may 
bread; (') and when he had take the plate 
given thanks, he broke it, and ^f ^^^^j ^'^ 
gave it to his disciples, saying, '^^ '^^^ 
Take, eat; this is my body which is given for 
you; do this in remembrance of me. 

Likewise after supper he took Q) the cup; 
and when he had given thanks, ^^^ jj^^^ /^^ 
he gave it to them, saying. Drink may take the 
ye all of this ; for this is my blood cup in his 
of the New Testament, which ^'^'^'^^ 
is shed for you, and for many, for the remission 
of sins; do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in 
remembrance of me. Amen. 



THE LORD'S SUPPER 

Then shall the Minister receive the Communion 
in both kinds, and proceed to deliver the same 
to the other Ministers, if any he present; after 
which he shall say: 

It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty 
that we should at all times and in all places 
give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, 
Almighty, Everlasting God. 

Therefore with angels and archangels, and 
with all the company of heaven, we laud and 
magnify thy glorious name, evermore prais- 
ing thee, and saying, Holy, Holy, Holy, 
Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full 
of thy glory. Glory be to thee,- O Lord most 
high! Amen. 

The Minister shall then proceed to administer 
the Communion to the People in order, kneel- 
ing, into their uncovered hands; and when he 
delivereth the Bread, he shall say: 

The body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which 
was given for thee, preserve thy soul and body 
unto everlasting life. Take and eat this in 
remembrance that Christ died for thee; and 
feed on him in thy heart by faith, with thanks- 
giving. 

And the Minister that delivereth the Cup 
shall say: 

The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which 
was shed for thee, preserve thy soul and body 
unto everlasting life. Drink this in remem- 
brance that Christ's blood was shed for thee, 
and be thankful. 

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[If the Consecrated bread or wine shall be all spent before all 
have communed, the Elder may Consecrate more by repeating 
the prayer of Consecration.] 

[When all have communed, the Minister shall return to the 
Lord's table and place upon it what remaineth of the Conse- 
crated elements, covering the same with a fair linen cloth.] 

Then shall the Elder say the Lord's Prayer; the 
People kneeling, and repeating after him 
every petition: 

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. 
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as itl, 
is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread: anc^ 
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that* 
trespass against us: and lead us not into temptation, 
but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, and 
the power, and the glory, forever. Amen* 

After which shall he said as followeth: 

O Lord our heavenly Father, we thy humble servants 
desire thy Fatherly goodness mercifully to accept this 
our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; most humbly 
beseeching thee to grant, that, by the merits and 
death of thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in his 
blood, we and thy whole Church may obtain forgive- 
ness of 'our sins, and all other benefits of his passion. 
And here we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, 
ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, 
holy, and lively sacrifice unto thee; humbly beseeching 
thee that all we who are partakers of this Holy 
Communion may be filled with thy grace and heavenly 
benediction. And although we be unworthy, through 
our manifold sins, to offer unto thee any sacrifice, yet 
we beseech thee to accept this our bounden duty and 
service; not weighing our merits, but pardoning our 
offenses, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, 
and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, all 
honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, 
world without end. Amen* 

Then shall he said or sung: 

Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good 
will toward men! We praise thee, we bless thee, we 
worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee 
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for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God 
the Father Almighty! 

O Lord, the only begotten Son Jesus Christ: O Lord 
God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest 
away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. 
Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have 
mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of 
the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the 
right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. 
For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou 
only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high 
in the glory of God the Father. Amen* 

Then the Elder, if he see it expedient, may pvit 
up an extemporary Prayer; and afterward 
shall Jet the People depart ivith this Blessing: 

The peace of God, which passeth all under- 
standing, keep your hearts and minds in the 
knowledge and love of God, and of his Son 
Jesus Christ our Lord : and the blessing of God 
Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy 
Ghost, be among you, and remain with you 
always. Amen. 

N. B. — If the Elder is straitened for time in the usual admin- 
istration of the Holy Communion, he may omit any part of the 
service except the Invitation, the Confession, and the Prayer of 
Consecration ; and in its administration to the Sick he may omit 
any part of the service except the Confession, the Prayer of 
Consecration, and the usual sentences in delivering the Bread 
and Wine, closing with the Lord's Prayer, extempore supplica- 
tion, and the Benediction. 

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MATRIMONY 



Form for the Solemnization of Matrimony 

[The parts in brackets throughout may be used or not at 
discretion.] 

At the day and time appointed for the Solemni- 
zation of Matrimony, the persons to be mar- 
ried — having been qualified according to law 
— standing together, the Man on the right 
hand and the Woman on the left, the Minister 
shall say: 

Dearly Beloved, we are gathered together 
here in the sight of God, and in the presence 
of these witnesses, to join together this man 
and this woman in holy Matrimony; which is 
an honorable estate, instituted of God in the 
time of man's innocency, signifying unto us 
the mystical union that exists between Christ 
and his Church; which holy estate Christ 
adorned and beautified with his presence, and 
first miracle that he wrought, in Cana of Gal- 
ilee, and is commended by Saint Paul to be 
honorable among all men;/ and therefore is 
not by any to be entered into unadvisedly, but 
reverently, discreetly, and in the fear of God. 

Into which holy estate these two persons 
present come now to be joined. Therefore if 
any can show just cause why they may not 
lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, 
or else hereafter forever hold his peace. 

[And also speaking vmto the persons that are to 
be married, the Minister shall say: 

I require and charge you both, that if either 
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MATRIMONY 

of you know any impediment why you may 
not be lawfully joined together in Matrimony, 
you do now confess it: for be ye well assured, 
that so many as are coupled together other- 
wise than God's word doth allow, are not 
joined together by God, neither is their Matri- 
mony lawful.] 

// no impediment be alleged, then shall the 
Minister say unto the Man: 

M., wilt thou have this woman to be thy 
wedded wife, to live together after God's 

^ordinance in the holy estate of Matrimony? 
Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor and 

, keep her, in sickness and in health; and for- 
saking all other, keep thee only unto her, so 
long as ye both shall live? 

' The Man shall answer: 

I will. 

; Then shall the Minister say tinto the Woman: 

N., wilt thou have this man to be thy 
wedded husband, to live together after God's 
ordinance in the holy estate of Matrimony? 
Wilt thou love, honor, and keep him, in sick- 
ness and in health; and forsaking all other, 
keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both 
shall live ? 

The Woman shall answer: 
I will. 

[Then the Minister shall canse the Man with 
his right hand to take the Woman by her right 
hand, and to say after him as followeth: 

I, M., take thee N., to be my wedded wife, to have 
and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for 

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worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, 
to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according 
to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I plight thee my 
faith. 

Then shall they loose their hands, and the 
Woman, with her right hand taking the Man 
by his right hand, shall likewise say after 
the Minister: 

I, iV., take thee M, to be my wedded husband, to 
have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for 
worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, 
to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according 
to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I plight thee my 
faith.] 

Then shall the Minister pray thtts: 

O Eternal God, Creator and Preserver of 
all mankind, Giver of all spiritual grace, the 
Author of everlasting life: send thy blessing 
upon these thy servants, this man and this 
woman, whom we bless in thy name; that as 
Isaac and Rebecca lived faithfully together, 
so these persons may surely perform and keep 
the vow and covenant between them made, 
and may ever remain in perfect love and peace 
together, and live according to thy laws, 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

[If the parties desire it, the Man shall here hand 
a Ring to the Minister, who shall return it to 
him, and direct him to place it on the third 
-finger of the Woman's left hand. And. the 
Man shall say to the Woman, repeating after 
the Minister: 

With this ring I thee wed, and with my worldly 
goods I thee endow, in the name of the Father, and oi 
the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen*^ 
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Then shall the Minister join their right hands 
together, and say: 

Forasmuch as M. and N , have consented 
together in holy wedlock, and have witnessed 
the same before God and this company, and 
thereto have pledged their faith either to 
other, and have declared the same by joining 
of hands ; I pronounce that they are husband 
and wife together, in the name of the Father, 
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Those 
whom God hath joined together, let no man 
put' asunder. Amen. 

And the Minister shall add this blessing: 

God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy 
Ghost, bless, preserve, and keep you ; the Lord 
mercifully with his favor look upon you, and 
so fill you with all spiritual benediction and 
grace that ye may so live together in this life 
that in the world to come ye may have life 
everlasting. Amen. 

Then shall the Minister offer the following 
Prayer: 

O God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of 
Jacob, bless this man and this woman, and 
sow the seed of eternal life in their hearts, 
that whatsoever in thy holy word they shall 
profitably learn, they may indeed fulfill the 
same. Look, O Lord, mercifully on them 
from heaven, and bless them: as thou didst 
send thy blessings upon Abraham and Sarah 
to their great comfort, so vouchsafe to send 
thy blessings upon this man and this woman, 
that they, obeying thy will, and always being 
in safety under thy protection, may abide in 
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thy love unto their Uves' end, through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. 

Almighty God, who at the beginning didst 
create our first parents, Adam and Eve, and 
didst sanctify and join them together in mar- 
riage, pour upon these persons the riches of 
thy grace, sanctify and bless them, that they 
may please thee both in body and soul, and 
live together in holy love unto their lives* 
end. Amen. 

Here the Minister may use extemporary Prayer, 

' Then the Minister shall repeat the Lord's 
Prayer: 

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be 
thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will 
be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us 
this day our daily bread: and forgive us our 
trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass 
against us: and lead us not into temptation, 
but deliver us from evil : for thine is the king- 
dom, and the power, and the glory, forever. 
Amen. 



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BURIAL OF THE DEAD 



■ [We will on no account whatever make a charge for burying 
the dead.] 

Form for the Burial of the Dead 

The Minister , going before the Corpse, shall say: 

I AM the resurrection, and the hfe: he that 
beheveth in me, though he were dead, yet shall 
he live: and whosoever liveth and belie veth 
in me shall never die. [John ii. 25, 26.] 

I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that 
he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: 
and though after my skin worms destroy this 
body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: whom 
I shall see for miyself , and mine eyes shall be- 
hold, and not another. [Job 19. 25-27.] 

We brought nothing into this world, and it 

.is certain we can carry nothing out. The 

Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; 

blessed be the name of the Lord, [i Tim. 6. 

7; Job I. 21.] 

In the House or Church may be read one or both 
of the following Psalms, or some other suitable 
portion of the Holy Scriptures : 

Psalm 39: 

I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I 
sin not with my tongue : I will keep my mouth 
with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. 
I w^as dumb with silence, I held my peace, 
even from "good; and my sorrow was stirred.^ 
My heart was hot within me; while I was 
musing the fire burned: then spake I with my 



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tongue, Lord, make me to know mine end, 
and the measure of my days, what it is; that 
I may know how frail I am. Behold, thou 
hast made my da^^s as a handbreadth; and 
mine age is as nothing before thee: verily 
every man at his best state is altogether 
vanity. Surely every man walketh in a vain 
show: surely they are disquieted in vain: he 
heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall 
gather them. And now, Lord, what wait I 
for? my hope is in thee. Deliver me from 
all my transgressions: make me not the re- 
proach of the foolish. I was dumb, I opened 
not my mouth; because thou didst it. Re- 
move thy stroke away from me; I am con- 
sumed by the blow of thine hand. When 
thou with rebukes dost correct man for in- 
iquity, thou makest his beauty to consume 
away like a moth: surely every man is vanit}^ 
Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto 
my cry; hold not thy peace at m}^ tears: for 
I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as 
all my fathers were. O spare me, that I may 
recover strength, before I go hence, and be 
no more. 

Psalm 90: 

Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in 
all generations. Before the mountains were 
brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the , 
earth and the world, even from everlasting| 
to everlasting, thou art God. Thou turnest 
man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye 
children of men. For a thousand years in th} 
sight are but as yesterday when it is past, andl 
as a watch in the night. Thou carriest them 
awa.y as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in 



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the morning they are hke grass which groweth 
up. In the morning it flourisheth, and grow- 
eth up; in the evening it is cut down, and 
withereth. For we are consumed by thine 
anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled. 
Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our 
secret sins in the hght of thy countenance. 
For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: 
we spend our years as a tale that is told. The 
days of our years are threescore A^ears and ten ; 
and if by reason of strength they be fourscore 
3^ears, yet is their strength labor and sorrow; 
for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. Who 
knoweth the power of thine anger? even ac- 
cording to thy fear, so is thy wrath. So teach 
us to number our days, that we may apph^ our 
hearts unto wisdom. Return, O Lord, how 
long? and let it repent thee concerning thy 
servants. satisfy us early with thy mercy; 
that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 
Make us glad according to the days wherein 
thou hast afflicted us, and the 3^ears wherein 
we h-ave seen evil. Let thy work appear unto 
thy servants, and thy glory unto their chil- 
dren. And let the beauty of the Lord our 
God be upon us: and establish thou the work 
of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our 
hands establish thou it. 

Then may follow the reading of the Epistle, as 
follows: 

I Corinthians 15. 41-58: 

There is one glory of the sun, and another 

glory of the moon, and another glory of the 

stars ; for one star differeth from another star 

in glory. So also is the resurrection of the 

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dead. It is sown in corruption, it is raised 
in incorruption : it is sown in dishonor, it is 
raised in glory: it is sown in weakness, it is 
raised in power: it is sown a natural body, it 
is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural 
body, and there is a spiritual body. And so 
it is written. The first man Adam was made 
a living soul; the last Adam was made a 
quickening spirit. Howbeit that was not first 
which is spiritual, but that which is natural; 
and afterward that which is spiritual. The 
first man is of the earth, earthy: the second 
man is the Lord from heaven. As is the 
earthy, such are they also that are earthy: 
and as is the heavenly, such are they also 
that are heavenly. And as we have borne 
the image of the earthy, we shall also bear 
the image of the heavenly. Now this I say, 
brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit 
the kingdom, of God; neither doth corruption 
inherit incorruption. Behold, I show you a 
m3^stery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall 
all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling 
of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet 
shall sound, and the dead shall be raised in- 
corruptible, and we shall be changed. For 
this corruptible must put on incorruption, and 
this mortal must put on immortality. So 
when this corruptible shall have put on in- 
corruption, and this mortal shall have put on 
immortality, then shall be brought to pass 
the saying that is written. Death is swallowed 
up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? 
O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of 
death is sin ; and the strength of sin is the law\ 
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the 
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 
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Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stead- 
fast, unmovable, always abounding in the 
work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that 
your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 

At the grave, when the Corpse is laid in the 
Earth, the Minister shall say: 

Man that is born of a woman hath but a 
short time to live, and is full of misery. He 
Cometh up, and is cut down like a flower: he 
fleeth as it were a shadow, and never continu- 
eth in one stay. 

In the midst of life we are in death : of whom 
may we seek for succor, but of thee, O Lord, 
who for our sins art justly displeased? 

Yet, O Lord God most holy, O Lord most 
mighty, O holy and most merciful Saviour, 
deliver us not into the bitter pains of eternal 
death. 

Thou knowest. Lord, the secrets of our 
hearts; shut not thy merciful ears to our 
prayers, but spare us, Lord most holy; O God 
most mighty, O holy and merciful Saviour, 
thou most worthy Judge eternal, suffer us not 
at our last hour for any pains of death to fall 
from thee. 

Then, while the Earth shall be cast iipon the 
Body by some standing by, the Minister shall 
say. 

Forasmuch as it hath pleased Almighty 
God, in his wise providence, to take out of the 
world the soul of the departed, we therefore 
commit his body to the ground, earth to earth, 
ashes to ashes, dust to dust; looking for the 
general resurrection in the last day, and the 
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life of the world to come, through our Lord 
Jesus Christ; at whose second coming in 
glorious majesty to judge the w^orld, the earth 
and the sea shall give up their dead ; and the 
corruptible bodies of those who sleep in him 
shall be changed and made like unto his own 
glorious body; according to the mighty 
working whereby he is able to subdue all 
things unto himself. 

Then shall be said: 

I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, 
Write, From henceforth blessed are the dead 
who die in the Lord: Even so, saith the Spirit ; 
for they rest from their labors. 

Then shall the Minister say: 

Lord, have mercy upon us. 

Christ, have mercy upon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 

Then the Minister may offer this Prayer: 

Almighty God, with whom do live the 
spirits of those who depart hence in the Lord, 
and with whom the souls of the faithful, after 
they are delivered from the burden of the flesh, 
are in joy and felicity: we give thee hearty 
thanks for the good examples of all those thy 
servants, who, having finished their course 
in faith, do now rest from their labors. And 
we beseech thee, that we, with all those who 
are departed in the true faith of thy holy 
name, may have our perfect consummation 
and bliss, both in body and soul, in thy 
eternal and everlasting glory, through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 
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TJie Collect: 

O Merciful God, the Father of our Lord 
Jesus Christ,' who is the resurrection and the 
life; in whom whosoever believeth shall live, 
though he die, and whosoever liveth and be- 
lieveth in him shall not die eternally: we 
meekly beseech thee, O Father, to raise us 
from the death of sin unto the life of right- 
eousness ; that when we shall depart this life 
we may rest in him ; and at the general resur- 
rection on the last day may be found accept- 
able in thy sight, and receive that blessing 
which thy well-beloved Son shall then pro- 
nounce to all that love and fear thee, saying, 
Come, ye blessed children of my Father, re- 
ceive the kingdom prepared for you from the 
beginning of the world. Grant this, we be- 
seech thee, O Merciful Father, through Jesus 
Christ our Mediator and Redeemer. Amen, 

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed 
be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will 
be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give 
us this day our daily bread: and forgive us 
our trespasses, as we forgive them that tres- 
pass against us: and lead us not into tempta- 
tion, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the 
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for- 
ever. Amen. 

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the 
love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy 
Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen. 



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(724)779-2111 



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